Follow these steps for perfect results
water
whole milk
kosher salt
polenta
spanish chorizo
small-diced
olive oil
shrimp
peeled and deveined
white wine
fresh tomatoes
chopped
roasted red peppers
chopped
Italian flat leaf parsley
chopped
arugula
unsalted butter
freshly grated Parmesan
grated
Bring water and milk to a boil.
Add salt and turn off heat.
Sift polenta into the hot liquid while whisking.
Turn heat to low and cook, whisking occasionally, for 30 minutes, until polenta thickens.
Dice chorizo and add to a medium skillet with olive oil.
Slowly bring the heat to low and render the fat without crisping the chorizo.
Push chorizo to the side, turn heat to medium-high, and add shrimp.
Sauté shrimp until they get some color.
Add white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits.
Add tomatoes and red peppers, and turn up the heat to reduce the sauce.
Cook until shrimp are firm and opaque.
Add parsley and arugula and taste for seasoning.
Stir butter and Parmesan into the polenta.
Spoon polenta onto serving dishes.
Top with shrimp and chorizo mixture and serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Use good quality chorizo for best flavor.
Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become rubbery.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Polenta can be made ahead.
Spoon polenta into bowls and top with shrimp and chorizo. Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
Serve with a side of crusty bread.
Pair with a green salad.
Pairs well with the shrimp and chorizo.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food with Mediterranean flavors.
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