Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 cup

water

2 cup

whole milk

1 pinch

kosher salt

1 cup

polenta

0.5 cup

spanish chorizo

small-diced

1 tbsp

olive oil

12 unit

shrimp

peeled and deveined

0.25 cup

white wine

0.25 cup

fresh tomatoes

chopped

0.25 cup

roasted red peppers

chopped

1 pinch

Italian flat leaf parsley

chopped

1 handful

arugula

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

0.25 cup

freshly grated Parmesan

grated

Step 1
~3 min

Bring water and milk to a boil.

Step 2
~3 min

Add salt and turn off heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Sift polenta into the hot liquid while whisking.

Key Technique: Whisking
Step 4
~3 min

Turn heat to low and cook, whisking occasionally, for 30 minutes, until polenta thickens.

Key Technique: Whisking
Step 5
~3 min

Dice chorizo and add to a medium skillet with olive oil.

Step 6
~3 min

Slowly bring the heat to low and render the fat without crisping the chorizo.

Step 7
~3 min

Push chorizo to the side, turn heat to medium-high, and add shrimp.

Step 8
~3 min

Sauté shrimp until they get some color.

Step 9
~3 min

Add white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits.

Step 10
~3 min

Add tomatoes and red peppers, and turn up the heat to reduce the sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook until shrimp are firm and opaque.

Step 12
~3 min

Add parsley and arugula and taste for seasoning.

Step 13
~3 min

Stir butter and Parmesan into the polenta.

Step 14
~3 min

Spoon polenta onto serving dishes.

Step 15
~3 min

Top with shrimp and chorizo mixture and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use good quality chorizo for best flavor.

Don't overcook the shrimp, or they will become rubbery.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Polenta can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Pair with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad
Crusty Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/Spain

Cultural Significance

Comfort food with Mediterranean flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Casual dinners
Small gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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