Creamy Polenta with Lemon Shrimp and Artichokes
When shrimp and grits meet shrimp scampi you get this Creamy Polenta with Lemon Shrimp and Artichokes. With bright lemon and herb marinated artichokes this is a quick, comforting dinner that will be on the table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Polenta
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup polenta
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
Shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 12 oz marinated artichokes drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
To Make The Polenta
- In a medium saucepan bring water and milk to a boil. Add the polenta and stir until it reaches a thick, creamy texture. Stir in the the salt and cream cheese.
To Make the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, lemon juice and artichokes to pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
To Serve
- Divide polenta among 4 plates and top with shrimp and artichoke mixture.
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