Shrimp Saltimbocca with Polenta

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Saltimbocca is an Italian word that literally means “jump mouth,” presumably because of its bold flavors. The dish is traditionally made with veal and seasoned with sage and prosciutto. We love these flavors in our simple version made with shrimp. Store-bought polenta turns golden brown under the broiler for an easy accompaniment. Serve with: Sautéed green beans and red peppers.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2009

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Recipe Summary

total:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

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  • Place polenta rounds and prosciutto on the baking sheet. Broil on the center rack until the prosciutto is crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the prosciutto to a plate. Continue broiling the polenta, turning once, until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes per side.

  • Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp just turn pink but aren't cooked through, about 2 minutes. Pour in clam juice (or broth), bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes more.

  • Whisk the cornstarch mixture again and add to the pan along with sage and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Top the polenta with the shrimp and sauce, crumble the prosciutto over the top and serve immediately.

Tips

Note: Check sodium carefully when using clam juice because the amount of sodium can vary dramatically among brands. We use Bar Harbor clam juice with only 120 mg sodium per 2-ounce serving.

Easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
229 calories; protein 23.2g; carbohydrates 20.4g; dietary fiber 1.3g; sugars 1.5g; fat 5.4g; saturated fat 1.1g; cholesterol 186mg; vitamin a iu 285IU; vitamin c 3.8mg; folate 24.1mcg; calcium 89.5mg; iron 0.5mg; magnesium 38.9mg; potassium 232.6mg; sodium 1317mg.
Exchanges:

1 starch, 2 1/2 lean meat
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