Name: Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 1 c. polenta or yellow cornmeal -; 2 tbsp. butter -; 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; 1/3 c. freshly grated Asiago -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 3 cloves garlic, minced -; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish -; 3 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated -; 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved -; 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired) -; 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves -; 1/2 c. dry white wine -; 1/2 c. chicken stock -; 2 tbsp. heavy cream -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta

1. Kosher salt -

2. 1 c. polenta or yellow cornmeal -

3. 2 tbsp. butter -

4. 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan -

5. 1/3 c. freshly grated Asiago -

6. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

7. 3 cloves garlic, minced -

8. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish -

9. 3 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated -

10. 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved -

11. 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired) -

12. 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves -

13. 1/2 c. dry white wine -

14. 1/2 c. chicken stock -

15. 2 tbsp. heavy cream -

How to cook deliciously - Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta

1. Stage

In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring salt and 4 cups water to a boil. Add polenta in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk 2 minutes more, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and cheese, then season with salt.

2. Stage

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and green onion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, stirring, 4 minutes.

3. Stage

Add shrimp and thyme and cook until shrimp are completely pink, stirring, 4 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Add wine and chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer 2 minutes more.

4. Stage

Serve shrimp over polenta and garnish with remaining green onion greens.