Sauteed Wild Mushrooms over Creamy Cheesy Polenta

Recipe courtesy Ralph Aloisio

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Total Time:
1 hr 50 min
Prep
20 min
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Cook
30 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Mushrooms:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and cut in 1/2
  • 1 cup oyster mushrooms cut in 1/2
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Polenta:

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 32 ounces chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 16 ounces instant polenta
  • 1/2 pint heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated fontina
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish

Shrimp Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur (recommended Grand Marnier)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 soy sauce
  • 1/8 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/8 cup minced chile peppers
  • 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, with heads on (about 18 shrimp)
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions, for garnish

Directions

Mushrooms:

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high. When the olive oil is hot add 2 sprigs of rosemary and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the rosemary and add the shallots.

Cook the shallots until translucent, about 4 minutes, then add the mushrooms and saute until they release their liquid, about 8 minutes. Stir in the white wine bring to a simmer about 3 minutes.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes. Transfer the mushrooms to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley.

Polenta:

Heat the olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to boil, then add the oregano and basil. Slowly pour in the polenta and stir constantly until the polenta thickens. Stir in the heavy cream and fontina and mix until you have a smooth and creamy texture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the polenta to a serving dish and garnish with Parmesan and chives.

Shrimp:

Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.

Devein the shrimp by cutting down the back with scissors and removing the vein. Leave the shrimp in the shell. Use your fingers to separate the shell from sides of the shrimp and add them to the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 1 hour. Set the grill temperature for medium-high and let it heat up. Put the shrimp on the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Reduce the remaining marinade on a side burner in a small pan. Remove the shrimp to a platter. Drizzle with the reduced marinade and garnish with scallions.

Notes

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  • on July 16, 2011

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    The mushroom mixture & the polenta were outstanding, but I could only rate 4 stars due to the obvious misprint regarding the amount of polenta. Should have been 8 ounces, not 16 ounces. Otherwise, I highly recommend this recipe.

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  • on June 06, 2011

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    Great flavor and what a great dish for any topping you love.

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  • on March 01, 2011

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    I loved the polenta and the mushrooms. I halfed the polenta recipe because I only bought one box of instant polenta and it was 9 oz. I followed the instructions on the box of polenta to cook except that I used the chicken stock and spices Sonny recommended in place of water. Once you put the polenta into the boiling stock and stir it - it is done in nearly a minute. The cream and fontina cheese along with the spices used at the beginning make this dish special!
    I used portabello and button mushrooms instead of oyster and cremini - it enhances the polenta dish.
    I marinated the shrimp for 3 hours instead of 1. The shrimp had too many flavors/ingredients for my palate - I think the grand marnier and another ingredient (maybe the soy sauce because I tasted a lot of salt were overpowering.

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