Greek Shrimp & Grits

By

Rachel Ray's recipe

  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 4 T Olive oil
  • 2 T red wine vinegar
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper plus more for garnish
  • 2 pt cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lb peeled, deveined large shrimp with tails on
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives
  • 1 pckg (5 oz) baby spinach
  • 3 cups cooked polenta for serving
  • 6 oz feta or queso, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange rack under the broiler: preheat to high. In a medium bowl, mix 3 T oil with vinegar, garlic, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper: season dressing with salt and pepper

Step 2

On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the tomatoes, shrimp, olives with the dressing. Broil until the tomatoes burst and are blistered in spots, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss the spinach with the remaining oil: season. Add the spinach to the baking sheet; toss with shrimp and tomatoes. Broil, stirring halfway through cooking, until the spinach wilts and the shrimp are just opaque in the centers, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Divide polenta amoung bowls. Top with the shrimp and vegetables. Drizzle with the juices from the baking sheet. Drizzle each bowl with a little oil. Top with the feta or queso, remaining 1 tsp oregano, and more crushed red pepper.