SPICY SHRIMP WITH CREAMY POLENTA

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Number Of Ingredients 15

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1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Polenta
2 tablespoons Butter
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese [fresh, grated]
1/3 cup Asiago Cheese [fresh, grated]
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
3 teaspoons Garlic [minced]
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
4 stalks Scallions [sliced]
1 pint Grape Tomatoes [halved]
1 pound Shrimp [peeled, deveined]
2 teaspoons Thyme [fresh]
1/2 cup White Wine
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
2 tablespoons Heavy Cream

Steps:

1. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring salt and 4 cups water to a boil. Add polenta in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk 2 minutes more, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and cheese, then season with salt.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and green onion whites and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, stirring, 4 minutes.
3. Add shrimp and thyme and cook until shrimp are completely pink, stirring, 4 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Add wine and chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer 2 minutes more.
4. Serve shrimp over polenta and garnish with remaining green onion greens.