Shrimp with Seared Polenta

Name: Shrimp with Seared Polenta
Yield: makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 pound pancetta, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

December 9, 2011

Firm polenta serves as the base for a delectable shrimp sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, and crisp pancetta crumbles. Once seared, the polenta is perfectly crisp on the outside and velvety on the inside. You’ll need to make the polenta a couple of hours before serving, since it needs time to cool and set before you can sear it. Luckily, it can be made ahead of time.

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