SHRIMP AND PANCETTA ON POLENTA

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Number Of Ingredients 8

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1/2 cup Polenta
1/4 pound Pancetta
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
3 tablespoon Olive Oil
14 ounce Diced tomatoes in juice
1 pound Shrimp, large
1 tablespoon Parsley, flat leaf, chopped

Steps:

Cook polenta according to package instructions in heavy medium saucepan until thickened and creamy. Remove from heat and season with salt, the cover
Cook pancetta, garlic, and red pepper flakes in 2 T oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until garlic is pale golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juice and simmer until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 C, 6-8 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt
Spoon polenta into shallow bowls and top with shrimp mixture. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil, season with pepper, and sprinkle with parsley