FIRED-UP POLENTA SHRIMP ROUNDS

Fired-Up Polenta Shrimp Rounds image

I like to do more with my grill than just sear steaks and burgers. This is a great way to expand your horizons. -Jennifer Rodriguez, West Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
SAUCE:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
POLENTA:
1 tube (1 pound) polenta, cut into 12 slices
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients; chill until serving., Sprinkle polenta with seafood seasoning. Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill polenta and shrimp, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until polenta is lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, turning once. , Spoon sauce over polenta; top with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 556mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.