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Shrimp Saganaki With Polenta
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. | Grilled shrimp |
8 oz. | Président® Feta, crumbled |
FOR THE POLENTA
4 cups | Chicken stock |
1 cup | Coarse grind corn meal |
4 tbsp. | Unsalted butter |
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste |
FOR THE RAGÙ
3 tbsp. | Extra virgin olive oil |
¼ cup | Yellow onion, finely diced |
¼ cup | Celery, finely diced |
¼ cup | Green pepper, finely diced |
¼ cup | Green olives, pitted and chopped |
2 tbsp. | Garlic, minced |
Pinch | Crushed pepper flakes |
1 28 oz. | Can diced tomatoes, drained |
2 tbsp. | Parsley, chopped |
METHOD
FOR THE POLENTA
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Bring chicken stock to a boil in a large saucepan. Pour the corn meal slowly into boiling stock, whisking constantly until all the corn meal is stirred in and there are no lumps.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when its texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender.
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Turn off the heat, and gently stir butter into the polenta until butter melts. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
FOR THE RAGÙ
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the yellow onion, celery, green pepper, and green olives. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
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Add the garlic and crushed pepper flakes, and cook 2 minutes more, being careful not to brown the garlic.
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When the vegetables are softened, add the diced tomato. Stir to mix well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove from the heat, and stir in the parsley.
ASSEMBLY
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In a large serving bowl, arrange the polenta. Pour the ragù over the polenta, and place the cooked shrimp on top. Sprinkle liberally with crumbled Feta cheese
Pairings
- Wine & Spirits
- Beer
- Proteins
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Nuts, Grains & Starches
- Flavors, Spices & Condiments