Irresistible Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe
Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Goat Cheese Polenta is a perfect blend of spicy and savory. This dish, inspired by traditional Italian flavors, combines succulent shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce with creamy, flavorful polenta. The polenta, enriched with goat cheese, adds a unique twist to this classic dish.
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Recipe Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- ¾ pound Black Tiger Shrimp (U15), halved and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 12 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Hot Chili Pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
- ½ cup White Wine
- Chicken or Vegetable Stock, as needed
- Chopped Parsley, for garnish
- 1 Zest of Lemon
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
For the Polenta:
- 2 cups Chicken Stock
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup Cornmeal
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Corn Kernels
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces Goat Cheese
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Recipe Instructions
Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat garlic olive oil in a pan and sauté the shrimp until caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the onion, then add the garlic, hot chili pepper, chili flakes, thyme, tomato paste, and dry oregano. Cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine and reduce slightly.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and adjust the sauce's consistency with stock as needed.
- Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook for a couple minutes or until done.
- Finish with lemon zest, salt, and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Make the Polenta:
- In a sauce pan, bring chicken stock and buttermilk to a boil and gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
- In a blender, blend the eggs and corn kernels until smooth, then add to the polenta.
- Stir in cheddar and goat cheese, salt, pepper, and butter until the polenta is creamy.
- Dish out the creamy polenta on plates, topped with the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. Enjoy this delightful combination of flavors!
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