Delicious Shrimp Polenta: Easy Recipe for a Tasty Meal!

Ingredients You’ll Need For 3 Servings

To prepare this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

• 400 g Fresh or cooked shrimp
• 500 g Polenta tube
• Olive oil
• 10 cloves of Garlic
• Parsley bunch
• 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup of White Wine
• 2 tsp Lemon zest
• 1 cup of butter
• Parmesan cheese (Optional)
• Roasted veggies (carrots, zucchini, Brussel sprouts) Optional
• Salt and pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Your Ingredients: Start by cleaning and preparing the shrimp. Then, chop the garlic and parsley into very fine pieces, chop polenta into cubes and zest a lemon. Then roast the veggies you prefer at 425˚F for about 15-20 minutes. If you are making potatoes and sweet potatoes it will take longer so chop those into small pieces so it will cook faster and evenly.
2. Cook the Polenta: In a pot, add polenta cubes and gradually whisk in the polenta. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, add heavy cream and add 1/2 butter and 1/2 of garlic, cook until the polenta is thick and creamy.
3. Sauté the Shrimp: In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add other half of the chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then, add white wine and let it cook for about 3 minutes on the medium heat then add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink. If you use cooked shrimp, cook it for 3 minutes. Then add the rest of the butter and parsley and take the pan put of the heat.
4. Combine the Ingredients: Take three bowls to serve polenta. Add some polenta to bowls , add roasted veggies and add the shrimp and gravy to each bowl.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and parsley, and serve hot with some garlic bread if you prefer.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is a quick and easy recipe which is very flavourful and satisfying. You can have this with your loved ones on a weekend or you can cook this for your guests on a special occasion.

Final Thoughts

This shrimp polenta recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover looking for a delicious and hassle-free meal option. With easy preparation and less cooking time, this will be one of your favourite recipes. So gather your ingredients and cook this delicious polenta dish that will leave you craving more!