Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parmesan Polenta Recipe
Garlic butter shrimp with parmesan polenta, but vegan—because decadence doesn’t require actual seafood.
Tender plant-based shrimp sear in garlicky, buttery glory, sending irresistible aromas across your kitchen.
Creamy polenta simmers until velvety, cradling every bite like edible cashmere.
A sprinkle of vegan parmesan crowns the dish, rich and unapologetically indulgent.
Fresh herbs scatter on top, because darling, glamour is always in the garnish.
This dish brings comfort, sophistication, and a little sass—basically dinner dressed up in stilettos.
Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parmesan Polenta Recipe
Vegan garlic butter shrimp served over creamy parmesan-style polenta—elegant, hearty, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Method
- For the Polenta
- Bring water and plant milk to boil in saucepan.
- Slowly whisk in cornmeal.
- Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring until thick and creamy.
- Stir in vegan butter, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- For the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil and vegan butter in skillet over medium.
- Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
- Add vegan shrimp, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook 5 minutes until golden.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- To Serve
- Spoon polenta into bowls, top with garlic butter shrimp, and garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 370
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin C: 14%
- Potassium: 11%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for richer polenta.
- Add spinach or kale to shrimp mixture for extra greens.
- Serve with a crisp white wine for full effect.
- Eat hot—this dish loses its charm if ignored.
