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Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Polenta

Name: Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup gluten-free polenta (cornmeal); 4 cups water or gluten-free vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red chili, finely chopped (adjust spice to preference); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Salt and pepper to taste

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

4 people

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 25.0

Rating:

(0.00/5)

June 25, 2025 by Chef Molly

Juicy shrimp sautéed with spicy garlic and caramelized onions, served atop silky smooth, dairy-free polenta for a vibrant and comforting dish.

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What You’ll Need:

Creamy Polenta

1 cup gluten-free polenta (cornmeal)
4 cups water or gluten-free vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red chili, finely chopped (adjust spice to preference)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Prepration for:Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Polenta

Step 1/5

Prepare polenta by bringing water or broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring frequently until creamy, about minutes. Stir in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Step 2/5

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until caramelized and tender, approximately minutes.

Step 3/5

Add garlic and red chili to the pan, sautéing for minute until fragrant. Add shrimp, cooking for - minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Step 4/5

Stir in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Step 5/5

Serve shrimp mixture over warm creamy polenta immediately.

Chef's Tips & Notes

For extra creaminess, stir in dairy-free butter or nutritional yeast to the polenta.

Adjust chili amount according to spice preference or omit entirely for a milder flavor.

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Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Polenta

Directions

Step 1

Prepare polenta by bringing water or broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring frequently until creamy, about minutes. Stir in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until caramelized and tender, approximately minutes.

Step 3

Add garlic and red chili to the pan, sautéing for minute until fragrant. Add shrimp, cooking for - minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Step 4

Stir in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Serve shrimp mixture over warm creamy polenta immediately.

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Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Polenta

What You’ll Need:

Creamy Polenta

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Prepration for:Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Creamy Polenta

Prepare polenta by bringing water or broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring frequently until creamy, about minutes. Stir in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until caramelized and tender, approximately minutes.

Add garlic and red chili to the pan, sautéing for minute until fragrant. Add shrimp, cooking for - minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Stir in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve shrimp mixture over warm creamy polenta immediately.

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Prepare polenta by bringing water or broth to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring frequently until creamy, about minutes. Stir in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until caramelized and tender, approximately minutes.

Add garlic and red chili to the pan, sautéing for minute until fragrant. Add shrimp, cooking for - minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.

Stir in chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve shrimp mixture over warm creamy polenta immediately.

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