Sautéed Shrimp with Polenta and Manchego Sauce
- 1 (16.0-ounce) tube prepared polenta, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon pimentón (smoked Spanish paprika)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided use
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
- 1 medium shallot, very finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, very finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese
In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, pimentón, salt, 2 tablespoons of the oil and 3 tablespoons of the garlic.
Toss to combine, then refrigerate while you prepare polenta and sauce.
Preheat the oven to 250°F (or a warming setting).
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add polenta, working in batches if needed, and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallot, remaining 2 tablespoons garlic and celery, and cook until fragrant and soft, about 2 minutes.
Add flour and stir to coat vegetables.
Cook until flour is no longer dry, about 1 minute.
Add milk and stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, about 4 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in cheese and keep warm.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp and cook until browned around the edges and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Serve immediately over polenta, topped with sauce.
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- 1 (16.0-ounce) tube prepared polenta, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon pimentón (smoked Spanish paprika)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided use
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
- 1 medium shallot, very finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, very finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 1/4 cup grated Manchego cheese