Tomatoey Shrimp and Polenta

Name: Tomatoey Shrimp and Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 , 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces frozen peeled, deveined cooked shrimp (with tails intact if desired); 1 2/3 cups water; 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal; 2/3 cup cold water; 1 dash salt; 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small); 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; finely shredded orange peel (optional)

Submitted by ddav0962

"This recipe comes from diabeticliving.com."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 ounces frozen peeled, deveined cooked shrimp (with tails intact if desired)
1 ²⁄₃ cups water
²⁄₃ cup yellow cornmeal
²⁄₃ cup cold water
1 dash salt
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons canola oil
¹⁄₃ cup chopped onion (1 small)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos or (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
finely shredded orange peel (optional)

directions

Thaw shrimp and drain well; set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring the 1-2/3 cups water to boiling. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together cornmeal, the 2/3 cup cold water, and the salt. Slowly add cornmeal mixture to boiling water, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture returns to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 10 minutes or until mixture is very thick, stirring frequently and adjusting heat as needed to maintain a slow boil. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm, if necessary.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir about 4 minutes or until onion is tender. Add undrained tomatoes and the 1 teaspoon orange peel. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; heat through.
To serve, divide polenta among four shallow bowls. Spoon shrimp mixture over polenta. If desired, garnish with additional orange peel.