Cajun Shrimp w/ Zucchini and Peppers over Polenta
Ingredients
For the Polenta:
- 1 cup medium grind cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Shrimp and Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 # jumbo shrimp, deveined
- 2-3 tsp Cajun seasoning*
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Polenta
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
- Add 1 cup cornmeal, whisking constantly.
- Add 1⁄2 tsp salt, reduce heat to low & continue to cook for 30-35 min.
- Whisk occasionally, making sure to scrape edges/bottom of pan to avoid sticking.
For the Shrimp and Vegetables:
- Thinly Slice red bell pepper.
- Slice zucchini into thin rounds.
- Heat 1 T olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan.
- Add 2 sliced zucchini and 1 sliced red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add shrimp and 2-3 tsp Cajun seasoning (depending on desired spice level).
- Cook until shrimp are curled and no longer pink.
- Serve shrimp and vegetables over polenta.
Notes
*Note: read all ingredient lists; avoid added msg, sugar, gluten, etc.