Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2 ½cupschicken stock, or as needed, divided
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¾cupfat-free half-and-half
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1cuppolenta
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2tablespoonsolive oil
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2plum tomatoes, diced
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1largered bell pepper, chopped
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½sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
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2clovesgarlic, chopped
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1pinchdried oregano, or to taste
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1pinchdried thyme, or to taste
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1teaspoonancho chile powder, or to taste
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½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
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12ouncesuncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cooking Directions
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Heat 2 cups chicken stock and half-and-half until nearly boiling. Add polenta and stir constantly until no clumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and thickened, 20 to 30 minutes. Add additional stock or water if polenta is too thick.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock, oregano, thyme, and ancho chile powder. Simmer until vegetables reach desired texture, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, stir Parmesan cheese into the polenta. Add shrimp to the vegetable mixture; cook until pink and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more. Spoon polenta onto serving plates and top with shrimp mixture.
Cook’s Note:
This recipe is flexible; add what spices, etc. appeal to you. It’s quick, tasty, and easy and looks good on the plate. The creamy polenta is a great background for many different variations!
Use frozen shrimp, thawed, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe4 | |
Calories406 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g |
19% |
Saturated Fat 4g |
22% |
Cholesterol 143mg |
48% |
Sodium 1166mg |
51% |
Total Carbohydrate 43g |
15% |
Dietary Fiber 5g |
16% |
Total Sugars 8g |
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Protein 26g |
51% |
Vitamin C 72mg |
80% |
Calcium 274mg |
21% |
Iron 7mg |
37% |
Potassium 447mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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