Polenta-Crusted Shrimp with Honey Mustard

Name: Polenta-Crusted Shrimp with Honey Mustard
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups fine polenta; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on; Kosher salt, for sprinkling; 1/2 cup Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 5 tablespoons honey

December 9, 2011

The polenta coating on these fried shrimp makes a shell-like exterior that is just irresistible. I like this with honey mustard for dipping; but if you want to dip yours in marinara or even ketchup, you have my permission. Don’t worry about the paprika; it gives a bit of color but not any heat.

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