Thursday, August 19, 2010

shrimp and pancetta on polenta

this is one of those quick make meals. maybe 10 minutes? its warm and stick-to-your ribs kinda food.

1 cup yellow corn meal
3 cups chicken broth
3 T half & half
1 T dried parsley
2 T parmesan cheese shredded
1/4 lb pancetta cubed
1 lb cleaned shrimp
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, 1/2 liquid drained
clove garlic
1 t red pepper flakes
1 T EVOO

in non-stick pan boil chicken broth, whisk in corn meal and turn to low heat. cook until solid and stir in half & half, parsley, and cheese. cover and leave over very low heat. should be semi solid

in sauce pan, heat oil, add garlic and pancetta and red pepper flakes. cook over medium heat until just before garlic darkens. add tomatoes and liquid with shrimp. cook until shrimp no longer opaque. spoon over plated polenta.

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