Cajun Shrimp over Creamy Polenta
Description
🌶🦐 Cajun comfort at its finest! Juicy, spicy shrimp tossed in bold Cajun seasoning, piled high over a bed of silky, buttery polenta. Every bite is a little smoky, a little spicy, and oh-so-creamy. This is the kind of dish that warms you up from the inside out and makes you do the happy food dance. 💃✨
Who’s ready to grab a fork and dive in? 🍤💛
Ingredients
Shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
Olive oil
Juice of one lime
Cilantro, chopped for serving
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
½ cup butter
1 cup polenta
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
TT salt & pepper
Instructions
In a saucepan, heat together chicken stock, milk, and butter, until butter is melted. Whisk in polenta gradually and keep whisking so clumps don’t form. Heat over low heat, whisking every minute, until liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes). Turn heat to low. Cook for at least 30- 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. If polenta becomes thick, thin it with ½ cup water, stir well and continue cooking. Add up to 1 cup more water as necessary, to keep polenta soft enough to stir. Taste for consistency. If too thick, add more milk. Once desired consistency is achieved, add in cheese and stir to melt. Taste again for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, pat shrimp dry. Whisk seasonings together, then add olive oil and lime juice to make a paste. Rub all over the shrimp. Sear on both sides until done. Serve over the creamy polenta, topped with chopped cilantro.
