Shrimp and Pancetta on Polenta
A luxurious Italian-inspired dish featuring creamy polenta topped with succulent shrimp and crispy pancetta in a spicy tomato sauce. This comforting meal combines the richness of pancetta with the sweetness of shrimp and the smooth texture of polenta.
Ingredients
- •½ cup instant polenta
- •¼ pound pancetta, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- •¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- •3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 can diced tomatoes in juice
- •1 pound cleaned large shrimp
- •1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
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.
5 min
- 2.
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.
14 min
- 3.
Spoon polenta into shallow bowls and top with shrimp mixture. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil, season with pepper, and sprinkle with parsley.
3 min
