Shrimp with Polenta and LimeShrimp with Polenta and Lime
Shrimp with Polenta and Lime
Shrimp with Polenta and Lime
Wheat beer adds a rich, earthy flavor to the creamy polenta in this dish that serves as the base for succulent, seared shrimp.
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Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Shrimp with Polenta and Lime
Shrimp with Polenta and Lime
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time40 Minutes
Calories312
Ingredients
2 cups Fresh Thyme low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
¾ cup polenta (corn grits)
½ cup wheat beer
¼ cup Fresh Thyme grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, optional
¾ tsp. Old Bay seasoning
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 lb. medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme ghee
1 tsp. minced garlic
½ cup Fresh Thyme sour cream
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, sliced, for garnish*
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions
  1. In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Gradually pour polenta into simmering chicken broth mixture, whisking constantly.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring frequently. Stir in beer, Parmesan cheese, and salt, if desired. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.   
  3. In a large bowl, gently toss shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and cayenne pepper.
  4. In a large skillet, melt ghee over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and lime juice.
  6. Serve polenta topped with shrimp and sour cream mixture. Garnish with jalapeño and cilantro, if desired.   
  7. *Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with jalapeños, wear protective gloves. For added heat, do not seed the jalapeño.
Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 312 calories, 15 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 141 mg cholesterol, 771 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 17 g protein. Daily values: 15% vitamin A, 2% vitamin C, 9% calcium, 7% iron. 

10 minutes
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
312
Calories

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Makes 4 servings
2 cups Fresh Thyme low sodium chicken broth
Fresh Thyme Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
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1 cup water
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¾ cup polenta (corn grits)
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Yellow Corn Polenta
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½ cup wheat beer
Blue Moon Belgian White Wheat Ale 6pk
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¼ cup Fresh Thyme grated Parmesan cheese
Belgioioso Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
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¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, optional
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt
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¾ tsp. Old Bay seasoning
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½ tsp. cayenne pepper
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1 lb. medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Jumbo 16/20ct Raw Easy Peel Shrimp
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2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme ghee
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1 tsp. minced garlic
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½ cup Fresh Thyme sour cream
Fage All Natural Sour Cream
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1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Limes
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1 jalapeño pepper, sliced, for garnish*
Jalapeno Chile Peppers
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Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
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Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 312 calories, 15 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 141 mg cholesterol, 771 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 17 g protein. Daily values: 15% vitamin A, 2% vitamin C, 9% calcium, 7% iron. 

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Gradually pour polenta into simmering chicken broth mixture, whisking constantly.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring frequently. Stir in beer, Parmesan cheese, and salt, if desired. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.   
  3. In a large bowl, gently toss shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and cayenne pepper.
  4. In a large skillet, melt ghee over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and lime juice.
  6. Serve polenta topped with shrimp and sour cream mixture. Garnish with jalapeño and cilantro, if desired.   
  7. *Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with jalapeños, wear protective gloves. For added heat, do not seed the jalapeño.