Pesto Shrimp with Parmesan Polenta Recipe

This Pesto Shrimp With Parmesan Polenta is a rich and luscious meal full of all your favorite Italian flavors!

THE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup Instant Polenta
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 quarter-inch-thick slices of Pancetta (about 5 ounces), cubed
• 1 pound of 16/21 fresh Gulf shrimp (or substitute your favorite shrimp, between 16-21 shrimp per pound)
• 3 ounces HemisFares Pesto alla Genovese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Fresh basil rinsed and dried

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Peel shrimp and devein, leaving the tails intact, then set aside.
2. In a medium saucepot, bring 3 cups chicken stock to a boil. Add polenta and begin whisking. Add Parmesan cheese, and salt, then continue whisking while cooking over medium heat. Add more chicken stock as needed and continue cooking until smooth, about 5 minutes total.
3. Add pancetta to a large sauce pan and sautee over medium heat until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. Add shrimp to the saucepan and cook over medium heat. Watch them closely and turn after about 1 minute, ensuring they are cooked to a firm, opaque texture – about 3 minutes total. Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon of pesto, then remove from heat and set aside.
5. In a fresh saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, and red chili pepper flakes. Continue to cook until tomatoes blister and form a tomato sauce.
6. To assemble, plate polenta, then add more pesto as desired. Top with tomato sauce and shrimp, and finish with pancetta and small pieces of basil.

Source: tasteandsee.com

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