Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta
Dinner

This Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Anna Watson Carl This Italian take on the southern favorite is perfection.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 c. polenta or yellow cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/3 c. freshly grated Asiago
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
  • 1 pt. grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on, if desired)
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp. heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring salt and 4 cups water to a boil. Add polenta in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk 2 minutes more, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and cheese. Season with salt.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and scallion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, stirring, 4 minutes.
  3. Add shrimp and thyme and cook until shrimp are completely pink, stirring, 4 minutes, and season with salt and pepper. Add wine and chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minute. Stir in cream and simmer 2 minutes more.
  4. Serve shrimp over polenta and garnish with remaining scallion greens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Spicy Shrimp with Creamy Polenta recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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