Creamy Polenta with Cajun Shrimp
Rich, creamy polenta topped with cajun shrimp and sauteed peppers is an incredibly easy and flavorful dish to make! It’s perfect for a fancy at-home brunch, with bubbly and a few friends.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 897kcal
Ingredients
- 1 18 oz Package of Organic Polenta
- 3.5 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 2-3 tbsp Coconut Cream
- 1 lb Shrimp (raw, peeled, devined)
- 1 Red Pepper
- 1 cup shredded brussel sprouts
- 2 Jalapenos
- 1/2 cup Cilantro, for garnish
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Seasoning for Cajun Shrimp
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1 Lime, juiced (optional)
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, season the cleaned and deveigned shrimp with the seasonings listed above. Set aside and allow the shrimp to marinate at least 15 minutes.
- In a medium sauce pan, bring 3.5 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Slowly whisk in the sliced polenta. Continue to stir with a wooden spoon as the polenta begins to breakdown and thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the polenta to thicken as the broth reduces, about 20-25 minutes, stir occasionally.
- While the polenta is cooking, pour 1 tbsp of olive oil into a large pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minues on each side, turning once midway, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Transfer the shrimp onto a plate and set aside.
- In a small pan, pour 1 tbsp of olive oil. Over medium heat, lightly saute the shaved Brussel sprouts, jalapenos, and sliced red peppers for about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. (or 2 tsp coconut amino). Transfer the cooked Brussel sprouts and peppers into a small bowl and set aside.
- Once the polenta has become a thick porridge like consistency, turn off the heat. Stir in 1-2 tbsp coconut cream (or heavy cream) to make the polenta a nice creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble your polenta bowl by adding polenta to your bowl as the base and add any toppings you like!
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- Add whatever vegetables you'd like! Kale is also a great addition to this bowl. Simply saute kale to 5 minutes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- One package of polenta is enough for 2 servings, but you can easily double the polenta recipe by using additional packages and doubling the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 897kcal