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Wood-Roasted Shrimp and Scallops with Polenta and Onion Confit

Enticingly flavored with rosemary these shrimp and scallop skewers are a flavorful topping for creamy polenta. Scallions, olives and onion confit garnish the dish.

At a glance
Main Ingredient
Cuisine Type
Menu Part
Serves
8
Yield: 8

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes
1⁄2 cup olive oil
4 cups prepared polenta
8 scallions, small dice
1⁄2 cup butter
4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
8 oz. olive mix, pitted, chopped
Thyme from 8 sprigs
16 thick rosemary sprigs,
6-8-in. long
32 medium shrimp
32 large scallops
Scallions and olives, as needed for garnish

Methods/Steps

1. Toss tomatoes with half the olive oil and broil or grill until skin pops and there is some black on skin. Allow to cool; process through seive.

2. In a bowl, mix polenta with tomato liquid to taste (and color). Add scallions and 1⁄4 cup butter.
Mix well and season to taste.

3. In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil and butter, as needed. Sauté onions until caramelized, about 45 min. Add olives and thyme and sauté 3 min. more. Season to taste.

4. Thread rosemary sprigs with shrimp and scallops (4 on each). Lightly brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil 2-3 min. on each side.

5. Place 1⁄2 cup polenta on a plate and top with one skewer each of shrimp and scallops. Serve onion confit as a condiment. Garnish with scallions and olives.

Related Terms:

Seafood, American, Entrée

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