Pineapple Polenta Squares with Shrimp

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Total Time:
2 hr 0 min
Prep
25 min
Inactive
1 hr 20 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
12 appetizers
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

For the Polenta:

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 cup polenta
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing

For the Shrimp:

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
  • 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 6 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

For the Sauce:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Make the polenta: Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta and cook, whisking, until thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the sage and pineapple. Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with vegetable oil; add the polenta and spread evenly. Press a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the polenta and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

Prepare the shrimp: Puree the pineapple in a blender until smooth. Place 1/4 cup of the puree in a bowl (reserve the rest for another use) with the shrimp, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss, then cover and marinate at room temperature, about 20 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and wrap a strip of prosciutto around each piece.

Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat and cook until brown flecks appear. Remove from the heat and stir in the pineapple.

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium and brush with vegetable oil. Cut the polenta into 12 squares and grill until marked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grill the prosciutto-wrapped shrimp until the shrimp is pink, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Serve the shrimp on polenta squares, drizzle with the butter sauce and garnish with parsley.

Photograph by Stephanie Foley

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  • on March 28, 2010

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    The layers of flavors in this appetizer were amazing..every bite was a burst of deliciousness! Served at a dinner party, everyone loved it. Prepared the polenta on the grill the first time (a little messy I will try using a grill pan the next time around..and there will definitely be a next time!!

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  • on March 21, 2010

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    The combination of flavors in this dish are incredible. It was absolutely delicious! The only thing I'd note is that the grill time for the polenta was short. Even with it on a medium grill for about 4 minutes per side, the polenta was still cold. This is a recipe that I will make over and over.

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