Shrimp and Pancetta on Polenta

Shrimp and Pancetta on Polenta
Shrimp and Pancetta on Polenta
Here, shrimp and pancetta join forces with creamy instant polenta in an Italian take on a southern favorite, shrimp and grits.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Italian Tomato Quick & Easy Dinner Italian American Bacon Cornmeal Seafood Shrimp Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Carbohydrate 21 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 162 mg(54%)
  • Fat 23 g(36%)
  • Fiber 3 g(11%)
  • Protein 21 g(43%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(28%)
  • Sodium 842 mg(35%)
  • Calories 379

Preparation 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 tablespoon 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 tablespoon oil, season with pepper, and sprinkle with parsley.

Preparation 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 tablespoon 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 tablespoon oil, season with pepper, and sprinkle with parsley.