Tomatoey Shrimp and Polenta
- 8 ounces frozen peeled, deveined cooked shrimp (with tails intact if desired)
- 1 23 cups water
- 23 cup yellow cornmeal
- 23 cup cold water
- 1 dash salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 13 cup chopped onion (1 small)
- 12 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) candiced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- finely shredded orange peel (optional)
- Thaw shrimp and drain well; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the 1-2/3 cups water to boiling.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together cornmeal, the 2/3 cup cold water, and the salt.
- Slowly add cornmeal mixture to boiling water, stirring constantly.
- Cook and stir until mixture returns to boiling.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook about 10 minutes or until mixture is very thick, stirring frequently and adjusting heat as needed to maintain a slow boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Cover to keep warm, if necessary.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook and stir about 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Add undrained tomatoes and the 1 teaspoon orange peel.
- Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
- Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add shrimp; heat through.
- To serve, divide polenta among four shallow bowls.
- Spoon shrimp mixture over polenta.
- If desired, garnish with additional orange peel.
frozen, water, yellow cornmeal, cold water, salt, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, orange peel, orange peel
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomatoey-shrimp-and-polenta-468224 (may not work)