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water bay leaf coarse salt coarse yellow cornmeal celery garlic extra-virgin olive oil onion rock shrimp tomato paste white wine salt Italian parsley
Viewed: 29 - Published at: 2 years agoIngredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 bay leaf, plus 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1 1/2 cups coarse yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 rib celery, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds rock shrimp
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 2 tablespoons
Method
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepot, combine the water, bay leaf, and salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Gradually whisk the cornmeal into the pot, a little at a time, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and stir constantly until the polenta is smooth and thick, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf.
- Turn the polenta into a serving bowl and keep warm.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the celery and garlic, and process to form a smooth paste.
- Set aside.
- In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onion.
- Saute until softened and slightly browned, about 3 minutes, then add the celery and garlic, and remaining bay leaves.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato paste and wine, mix well, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add a bit of water if necessary to keep the mixture from getting too thick, cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp are tender but cooked through.
- Remove the bay leaves and stir in the parsley.
- Serve immediately with the warm polenta.
