Shrimp Sofrito over Polenta Cakes

Green Beans with Lemon-Caper Vinaigrette
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Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 (18-oz) tubes traditional Italian polenta (see Note)
  • 2 (8-oz) pkg tomato trinity mix (tomato, onion and bell pepper)
  • 1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
  • 1 (28-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
  • 1½ lb peeled and deveined wild-caught shrimp
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Drizzle 2 Tbsp oil on a rimmed baking sheet; place in oven to preheat while oven heats.
  3. Cut polenta into ½-inch-thick slices.
  4. Carefully place polenta on hot pan, turning slices to coat with oil.
  5. Bake 15 minutes; increase oven temperature to broil.
  6. Broil polenta 2 to 3 minutes or until browned.
  7. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add trinity mix and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
  9. Add tomatoes, shrimp, smoked paprika and salt.
  10. Cook, stirring, 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in parsley.
  11. Divide polenta cakes among serving plates; spoon shrimp over polenta.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (12-oz) pkg trimmed green beans
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp bottled minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp capers
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Microwave green beans according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and remaining ingredients.
  3. Pour over hot green beans, and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
330
58
388
Fat (g) 10 3 13
Sat. Fat (g) 1 0 1
Protein (g) 21 2 23
Carb (g) 37 9 46
Fiber (g) 5 3 8
Sodium (mg) 1055 178 1233

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