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Roasted Shrimp & Fried Polenta

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There is so much great flavor in this Roasted Shrimp & Fried Polenta. Its easy to make and looks elegant. 
This Roasted Shrimp & Fried Polenta has got to be one of the tastiest simple meals I’ve made in a while! Shrimp cook up incredibly quickly, they are mellow in flavor so will take on seasoning very well. The shrimp are roasted in the oven then tossed with garlic, fresh parsley and lemon. The polenta slices they are served over were so easy to make and were seriously delicious!!!! My hubby, who is sometimes weird about textures, went back for seconds on the polenta! Served on the side, some simple steamed broccoli. This is a super healthy meal that lacks nothing!!! 
Roasted Shrimp & Fried Polenta
For the shrimp:
3 lbs shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
a big handful of fresh parsley leaves, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
olive oil
salt & pepper
For the polenta:
32 oz low sodium vegetable broth
2 Tbsp garlic & herb seasoning (I use Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic)
1 1/2 cups instant polenta
2 Tbsp butter
salt & pepper
Start with the polenta. Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with a non stick spray.
In a saucepan, add the broth, garlic & herb seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Shut the heat and whisk in the polenta. Add the butter and continue to whisk until smooth and creamy.

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Once the polenta is set flip the pan over onto a lined baking sheet. Slice into approx 1 inch slices.

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Now lets start the shrimp. Preheat the the oven to 425 degrees.

All the flavor for the shrimp comes from this right here… mix together the fresh parsley, garlic and lemon juice. Season with a little salt and pepper. Set aside.

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Rinse and pat dry the shrimp well then place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, salt and pepper.

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While the oven is warming you can start “frying” the polenta slices. Over medium heat, spray a large sauté pan with non stick spray. Place a few slices in and cook until golden brown on each side.

Once the oven is set, pop the shrimp in and roast from approx 8-10 minutes. Immediately toss with the parsley-garlic-lemon juice.

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Serve the shrimp overtop the slices of “fried” polenta and enjoy!

HAPPY EATS!!!
*this is my original recipe*

 

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  2. Delish! Angela. Love shrimp cooked this way and what can I say about Polenta, luv it too. I used to make it quite often, but haven’t made it in a while. I think I’ll have to buy it and make it soon. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Pinning and sharing.

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  3. Oh, this looks so delicious! I love polenta and I love shrimps, but have never tried them together! Pinned, so I can try now:)
    Gosia | Kiddie Foodies

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  4. Oh, this looks so delicious! I love polenta and I love shrimps, but have never tried them together! Pinned, so I can try now:)
    Gosia | Kiddie Foodies

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  5. That shrimp looks divine! (Unfortunately, I developed an allergy to shellfish about 10 years ago…but I still remember how it tastes and I miss it!) I’m pinning this in case my allergy decides to go away!!!
    Thanks for sharing on today’s Daily Blog Boost!
    ~ Brooke ~

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