Polenta Crusted Shrimp with Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis, 2008

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Hotel Style Luxury

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (29)

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Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 22 min

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Ingredients

Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise:

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Polenta Crusted Shrimp:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups polenta
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail-on
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt, for sprinkling

Directions

To make the Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise:

In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, tarragon, and chives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

To make the Polenta Crusted Shrimp:

Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Cover a heavy-duty baking sheet with aluminum foil. Combine the flour, sea salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the beaten eggs into another small bowl. Mix together the polenta, paprika and thyme in a medium bowl. Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour. Shake off any excess flour. Dip the flour-dredged shrimp into the eggs and then coat with the polenta mixture. Drizzle the shrimp, on both sides, with the olive oil. Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to12 minutes until crisp and golden. Sprinkle with the kosher salt.

Serve immediately with the Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise.

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recipe Polenta Crusted Shrimp with Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise
Mardi San Antonio, TX 11-21-2009
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I give it a 3 out of 10
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Not only did the polenta make the crust too thick, it didn't have much flavor either. I thought the tarragon was a little... overwhelming in the sauce. Glad I tried it; but won't make it again.Read more
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null null, null 10-13-2009
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Lovely taste and presentation
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We really enjoyed the shrimp. We thought the dipping sauce was a little bland. We added some fresh squeezed lime juice and... red pepper flakes and it was terrific. This is a great alternative to fried shrimp and lovely to serve.Read more
recipe Polenta Crusted Shrimp with Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise
L Everett, WA 09-08-2009
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Use another breading
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I used cornmeal, but it was way too crunchy. I like crispy and crunchy, but cornmeal has that certain crunchy quality that's... unpleasant. I would maybe use Panko next time.Read more
recipe Polenta Crusted Shrimp with Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise
Jonathan Orange Village, OH 08-23-2009
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Delicious with a slight crunch
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I substituted corn meal for the polenta and made sure to shake off the excess leaving a lightly coated shrimp. The result... was a perfectly oooked shrimp with a nice texture and crunch. The fresh herbs in the mayo-mustard-sour cream gave added a nice clean flavor. Read more
recipe Polenta Crusted Shrimp with Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise
Caroline Ardmore, OK 07-30-2009
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Ok and Easy (Use Breadcrumbs!)
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Very simple, easy, but the polenta just isn't the best topping for this. I would use this recipe with breadcrumbs and squeeze... some lemon juice on it. They look really nice right out of the oven, though, and ketchup is great if you don't love the sauce.Read more
recipe Polenta Crusted Shrimp with Mustard and Herb Mayonnaise
Alison Waxhaw, NC 05-11-2009
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Don't try this at home folks!!!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

It's not the time and effort to make this. I suggest trying something else.