hot honey shrimp with cheddar polenta
30 minutes tops start to finish, with loads of spicy, sweet, cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup polenta
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, divided
- 1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet until fragrant and browned, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the milk and 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, then add the polenta and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the cheddar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cover while you prepare the shrimp.
- Dry the shrimp very well. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium. Cook the shrimp, in batches as needed, for 2-3 minutes per side. Toss in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, honey, garlic, and fresh oregano until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes longer.
- Divide the polenta among bowls and top with the shrimp. Drizzle with any remaining sauce in the shrimp skillet and serve with fresh herbs, as desired.