Shrimp Scampi with Polenta

Tyler Vorce

· February 17, 2023

1 hr 5 min

Total

Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup coarse polenta
Salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup white wine
1/2 tsp crushed chili flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 lb ButcherBox Shrimp, defrosted, rinsed and patted very dry
1 lemon, halved
Chopped parsley, for serving

Step By Step

Instructions

Make the polenta by heating 4 cups of water in a medium pot or saucepan over high. Once boiling, pour in the polenta and cook, whisking vigorously until the polenta has become one with the water, but not yet thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Turn down the heat to medium-low and keep cooking, whisking regularly until polenta is thickened, softened and holds its shape, about 20 to 25 minutes. You may need to add a little water, about ¼ to ¾ cup, if the polenta gets so thick that it doesn’t pool on a plate. Turn off the heat, stir in 2 teaspoons of salt (Diamond Crystal kosher, but adjust based on your salt’s saltiness), 2 tablespoons of the butter and the Parmesan.

Meanwhile, make the shrimp scampi while you regularly whisk the polenta. In a large skillet (10- or 12-inch diameter), heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the white wine, bring to a simmer and reduce to about ½ the volume.

Turn up the heat to medium-high and add the crushed chili flakes, black pepper, fennel seeds and shrimp to the skillet. Cook, tossing the shrimp frequently, until entirely pink and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, juice the lemon over. Season the sauce and shrimp with salt, as needed.

Spoon the polenta onto plates. Place the shrimp scampi on top then sprinkle the chopped parsley over. Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired.

Total Time 1 hr 5 min

Servings 4

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New York Strips (2 x 10 oz steaks)
Top Sirloin Steaks (4 x 6 oz steaks)
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