Shrimp Over Creamy Polenta

Tender, flavorful Shrimp over Creamy Polenta is an easy and delicious seafood meal. Our creamy and cheesy polenta is amazingly delicious and loaded with parmesan and pecorino cheeses. Paired with garlicky shrimp, makes the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight, and is elegant enough for guests. This is an Italian version of Shrimp and Grits and it is exquisite!

 

This recipe for Shrimp over Creamy Polenta…

• It is a quick dinner that’s very easy to pull off and extremely flavorful. 
• Tender shrimp are quickly sautéed in a skillet with some garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, wine, and lemon juice. 
• Served over our creamy polenta that’s loaded with parmesan and pecorino cheeses. So yummy!
• This seafood dish will serve 2 to 3 people, but you can easily double all the ingredients for more servings.  

Best of all – it’s ready in under 30 minutes. 

I have to tell you – it is FABULOUS!

 

 

Already cleaned shrimp saves time…

The other day, I bought some large shrimp from our local seafood market.  For a few pennies more, I had them cleaned and devein for me. 

It was definitely worth it.

The Best part? The instant polenta takes about 5 minutes to cook, then it’s ready to serve. 

This easy recipe will make dinner a snap! 😉

Ingredients Needed for Shrimp over Creamy Polenta:

For this easy recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• large shrimp – already cleaned and deveined

• extra virgin olive oil

• garlic

• crushed red pepper flakes

• Dijon mustard

• dry white wine

• lemon juice

• smoked paprika

• green onion, as a garnish

For the Creamy Polenta: 

• package of Italian Instant Polenta (or instant cornmeal)
• butter ~ is required and a good quality one
• grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• grated Locatelli Pecorino cheese

How to make our Shrimp Over Creamy Polenta?

This recipe is only 2 Easy-To-Follow Steps... (*Full recipe card on the bottom!)

The First Step: is to make the polenta… 

1. Whisking it with butter and grated cheeses, including some salt until it’s creamy and smooth.  This will take about 3 to 4 minutes with Instant polenta.  Then cover and leave it on the stove to keep warm. 

The Second Step: is to cook the shrimp... 

2. Heat a medium-sized skillet and toss in the olive oil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.  Sauté to fragrant, about 1 minute.  (I realized the small skillet was too small and switched to an 8-inch size instead)

3. Then toss in the shrimp and follow the directions in our recipe card below. 

4. The shrimp will cook while the additional ingredients are added to make the sauce.  No need to overcook them.

READY TO SERVE: Spoon the polenta into a serving platter or in a small baking dish and transfer the shrimp over the polenta, including any remaining sauce from the skillet.  Garnish with some chopped green onions on top. Then serve immediately.  

Cook’s Notes and Tips…

• Always give your cleaned shrimp a good rinse under running cold water. Then allow them to drain in a colander. 
• After drained, transfer the shrimp onto a dish layered with paper towels, this will help absorb any excess water from them.
• If you plan to make this dish for a small dinner party, you can make the polenta and transfer it to a small slow cooker or crockpot to keep it warm.  This way, it will stay heated on your counter, until you are ready to cook the shrimp.

Can we use “regular” polenta instead of Instant?

Yes, you can. For (non-instant) polenta, you will need some time to simmer it while whisking it often, and at least 20 minutes or so until it is fully cooked. It is more labor, but it can be done.

What Sides to Serve It With?

Any of these easy sides will work with our shrimp and polenta dish:

• Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Parmesan
• Easy Sauteed Broccolini
• Peas and Mushrooms Recipe
• Easy Artichoke Gratin

Shrimp over a creamy polenta is a delicious combination.

Winter is still here. No matter where you live, frigid temperatures always call for comfort food. 

Why not create a cozy atmosphere with a spectacular dish to serve for dinner and one that can be ready in no time? 

Serve with some crusty bread and a bottle of any chilled dry white wine, and enjoy this meal.

So give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

ENJOY!!   

More Delicious Shrimp Dinner Ideas…

• Easy Shrimp Dinner
• Easy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dinner
• Shrimp and Calamari Salad
• Spaghetti with Shrimp Marinara
• Perfect Mussels Provencale

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 xo Anna and Liz