This is the Italian take on a southern favorite - Shrimp and Grits! I absolutely love Shrimp and Grits, and have made many different versions. This recipe is from Gourmet magazine and is quick and easy to make. (I will miss Gourmet!!)
- 1/2 cup instant polenta
- 1/4 lb pancetta, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 lb cleaned large shrimp
- 1 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
Cook polenta according to package instructions in a heavy medium saucepan until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt, then cover.
Cook pancetta, garlic, and red pepper flakes in 2 Tbsp oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is pale golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice and simmer until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup - 6 to 8 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
Spoon polenta into shallow bowls and top with shrimp mixture. Drizzle with remaining Tbsp oil, season with pepper, and sprinkle with parsley.
Serves 4.I am participating in the Recipe Party at Southern Hospitality hosted Rhoda. Thanks Rhoda!
I am also particiating in Foodie Friday hosted by Michael. Thanks Michael!Foodie Friday is hosted by Michael at"Designs by Gollum"visit her blog for great recipes and inspiration!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! It's so nice to meet you!! This dish looks delicious. I'm not a much of a chef, but I like to try new foods.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, does this ever look delish!! I'm printing this one out.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Ladybug Creek
This looks so good! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!
ReplyDeleteAll of your recipes look wonderful!
ReplyDelete-Janelle @ www.janellescookbook.blogspot.com
I am not much of a polenta fan, but that stuffed tenderloin a couple of post ago looks right up our alley! I am getting pen and paper as we speak!
ReplyDeleteI love everything you have in this heavenly sounding recipe. I'll be trying it very soon. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! I love shrimp & grits, this looks great and I see it has pancetta too, good stuff. Thanks for joining the party.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to miss Gourmet as well. This is a lovely and easy to prepare dish. Thanks for sharing it with us. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteGREAT!!! recipe. I have never made polenta. I love grits and I think they are about the same. This is a must try recipe.
ReplyDeleteGeri
You know I love Shrimp and Grits. This is interesting with polenta. I must try this. It looks very good:)
ReplyDeleteMmmmm...this looks so good! I love shrimp! I'll also miss Gourmet Magazine. Too many good magazines folded this year :-(
ReplyDeleteHappy Foodie Friday!
I love polenta served any which way and this way looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteHaden,
ReplyDeleteHi! Thanks for stopping by my blog- I wanted to check yours out too. Wow- you would think that I am Southern ( a high compliment if I do say so myself) for the way I love shrimp and grits (polenta) and the way I am drooling over this food. Throw in some pancetta and now you are speaking my love language! This is a must make!!! Love it. And very do-able. Thanks
Yvonne
I love shrimp and grits also, but I love polenta too. Will be so nice to try something different. Of course, you can't go wrong with shrimp on just about anything.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, I'm going to miss Gourmet!
Oh, this looks heavenly. Thanks for posting :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
I love shrimp and grits. This would be an interesting change from the normal recipe. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSue
Yummy looking and pretty too! Now I remember I was supposed to figure out what was for supper! Ha! Thanks for coming over and looking at my Nell Hill's and Show and Tell stuff, and for joining as a follower! If you ever decide to go to Mary Carol Garrity's, let me know, I can give you all the "inside" info to make it a wonderful time. In fact, I might just meet you there! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love this dish, too. Delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful. Thanks for the recipe. I live in the south and always wondered how they made it, now I know. The flatware cloche is not an antique and I bought it either from Horchow or Neiman Marcus...Christine
ReplyDeleteHi Kendra,
ReplyDeleteFirst let me say thank you for stopping by and signing up as a follower. I looked around your lovely blog and found some awesome recipes. I especially like the Harvest popcorn and the White Chocolate Pumpkin Cookes! So I signed up to follow you as well.
Have a wonderful week!