Polenta with Shrimp and Tomatoes

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Polenta with Shrimp and Tomatoes
23 min.
4
426kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience that brings together the comforting creaminess of polenta and the vibrant flavors of shrimp and tomatoes! This Polenta with Shrimp and Tomatoes dish promises to be a hit at your lunch or dinner table, perfect for anyone looking for a gluten-free meal that doesn't compromise on taste or satisfaction.

In just 23 minutes, you can whip up this delectable main course, featuring succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection and complemented by a rich, Italian-seasoned tomato sauce. The combination of garlic and a hint of crushed red pepper adds a lovely warmth that tantalizes the taste buds, making each bite an adventure. And let’s not forget the creamy polenta that serves as the perfect base, enhanced with the richness of butter and the sharpness of grated Parmesan cheese.

This dish not only showcases simple yet elegant cooking but also offers a nutritious profile of approximately 426 calories per serving, with a balanced mix of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, you can impress your family or guests with a restaurant-quality meal right at home. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that’s sure to warm hearts and fill bellies!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • 29 oz italian-seasoned tomatoes diced with juice canned
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan grated
  • cup polenta instant
  • servings salt 
  • pound shrimp frozen thawed deveined peeled
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • cups vegetable broth low-sodium

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Sprinkle shrimp with salt. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp and saut, stirring, until pink and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. In last minute of cooking, add garlic and red pepper and continue to saut.
  3. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add tomatoes and juice to skillet and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until tomatoes are soft and sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  5. While tomatoes are cooking, bring 2 cups water, vegetable broth and 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Slowly whisk in polenta. Reduce heat to low and cook until polenta is thick and smooth, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter and Parmesan.
  6. Put polenta into bowls, spoon tomato sauce over polenta and top with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

Calories426kcal
Protein28.64%
Fat32.84%
Carbs38.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.75
Glycemic Load
2.23
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.450434495573%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.4mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
1.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:426.4kcal
21.32%
Fat:15.78g
24.28%
Saturated Fat:5.82g
36.41%
Carbohydrates:41.65g
13.88%
Net Carbohydrates:37.99g
13.81%
Sugar:6.23g
6.93%
Cholesterol:201.87mg
67.29%
Sodium:442.62mg
19.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.96g
61.92%
Vitamin A:2058.04IU
41.16%
Phosphorus:367.6mg
36.76%
Vitamin C:28.39mg
34.42%
Copper:0.6mg
30.06%
Potassium:853.93mg
24.4%
Vitamin K:21.31µg
20.3%
Magnesium:76.3mg
19.07%
Calcium:171.56mg
17.16%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.53%
Vitamin E:2.34mg
15.62%
Zinc:2.22mg
14.83%
Fiber:3.67g
14.66%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.03%
Selenium:8.37µg
11.95%
Iron:1.67mg
9.28%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.82%
Vitamin B3:1.74mg
8.69%
Folate:33.52µg
8.38%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.71%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.17%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.45%
Source:My Recipes