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shrimp polenta

Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Polenta Cakes

The Starving Chef
Smoky paprika shrimp on ghee fried polenta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Healthy, Seafood
Servings 12 polenta

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz raw shrimp peeled & deveined
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • ¼ cup ghee
  • 1 tube polenta
  • 2 jalapenos chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup golden corn kernels
  • ½ cup shallot finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons galic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chives
  • 3 tablespoons Thai ginger chile sauce
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ½ cup feta cheese for topping
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar for drizzling
  • ½ cup fresh parsley for topping
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the peeled shrimp, olive oil, paprika, lemon juice and chives. Stir until the shrimp are covered, then marinate in the fridge for at least one hour. The shrimp can be prepared a day ahead.
  • Preheat the oven to 160 F. Melt the ghee in a large skillet over medium high heat. Open the polenta tube and slice into evenly thick portions - each slice should be about a half inch thick. Fry the polenta on both sides, until each side is crispy but the center is soft, about 5 minutes. Season with fresh cracked pepper and himalayan sea salt, as desired.
  • Arrange the fried polenta on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Do not clean out the skillet if there is ghee remaining. If there's not a generous coating of ghee, add about 1-2 tablespoons more.
  • Saute the jalapenos, red pepper, corn, and shallots in the skillet until they are tender and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Then stir in the garlic, chives and the Thai ginger chile sauce.
  • Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine. Let the liquid evaporate until it is reduced by half, then stir in the marinated shrimp . Cook the shrimp through, about 4-5 minutes, until it is pink and plump.
  • Spoon about 1-2 shrimps onto each slice of fried polenta. Spread the sauted pepper and corn mix on top. Sprinkle on fresh feta cheese, a drizzle of balsamic and a pinch of fresh parsley or leftover chives, for a pop of color. Serve hot and enjoy.

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Keyword paprika, polenta, shrimp
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