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Home » Recipes » Jalapeño lemon butter shrimp on polenta

Jalapeño lemon butter shrimp on polenta

May 13, 2019 by Alida Ryder 4 Comments

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Juicy jalapeño lemon butter shrimp is a delicious, gluten free dinner served on creamy polenta.

Jalapeño lemon butter shrimp on polenta

Shrimp or prawns are a great go-to protein to have in your freezer. I love having a few bags in the freezer to turn into a delicious meal in no-time. This jalapeño lemon butter shrimp recipe is out-of-this-world delicious. Shrimp is always fantastic cooked in butter, lemon and garlic but the jalapeños add just the right amount of spice and flavor. The buttery shrimp is perfect served on creamy polenta for dinner and is a fancy-pants version of shrimp and grits.

How to make jalapeño lemon butter shrimp

If using whole shrimp/prawns, remove the vein along the back of the shrimp and carefully remove the head and shells. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt. Sear the shrimp in a hot pan/skillet until golden brown on both sides then remove and set aside. In the same pan, melt the butter then add the garlic and jalapeños. Allow to cook for 30 seconds then add the lemon juice. Add the shrimp back into the pan and allow to cook for a minute or two then sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Jalapeño lemon butter shrimp

How to make polenta

For the creamiest polenta, combine 1 cup polenta with 4 cups stock or water and a pinch of salt. Allow to come to a simmer then reduce the heat, cover and allow to gently cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir in butter and remove from the heat. Allow to sit, covered, for another 10 minutes then serve.

Jalapeño lemon butter shrimp

What to serve with polenta

  1. Slow braised beef short ribs
  2. Beef shin stew with Parmesan dumplings
  3. Slow-braised Pork Ragu
  4. Meatballs baked in tomato sauce on polenta
  5. Slow-braised lamb shanks
Jalapeño lemon butter shrimp on polenta

Jalapeño lemon butter shrimp on polenta

Juicy jalapeño lemon butter shrimp is a delicious, gluten free dinner served on creamy polenta. 
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon butter shrimp, Prawn recipe, Shrimp and grits
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

For the jalapeño lemon butter shrimp

  • 500 g (1lb) shrimp/prawns (deveined and shelled)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 jalapeño finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped

For the polenta

  • 1 cup polenta
  • 4 cups water/stock
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • To make the polenta: Bring the water/stock to a simmer in a pot and whisk in the polenta. Add the salt and then bring to a gentle simmer, continuously whisking. When the polenta starts bubbling, turn the heat down, cover and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until the polenta is thick, creamy and soft (taste a small amount to make sure there is no hard, gritty pieces left). Stir in the butter then remove the pot from the heat and allow to sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
  • For the shrimp/prawns: Combine the shrimp with the oil, paprika and salt and mix well. Heat a large skillet/pan then fry the prawns in batches (to avoid overcrowding the pan) until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside. 
  • Melt the butter in the pan and add the garlic and jalapeño and allow to cook for 30 seconds. Add the lemon juice and the shrimp back into the pan and allow to cook for another minute or two. Scatter over the parsley and serve over the polenta. 

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 315mg | Sodium: 1600mg | Potassium: 178mg | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 13.7mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3.3mg

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  1. Gwen

    May 15, 2019 at 7:48 AM

    Very good! I’ve not tried much polenta but this recipe was very easy to follow and the prawns were very tasty. Thanks for a great recipe.

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    • Alida Ryder

      May 15, 2019 at 3:41 PM

      So happy to hear that. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    May 13, 2019 at 10:32 PM

    I’m sending this recipe right off to our son Sean Alida! I know he’s going to LOVE it!

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    • Alida Ryder

      May 15, 2019 at 3:44 PM

      Thanks Mary Ann. I hope it gets Sean’s seal of approval. 😉

      Reply

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