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Grilled Shrimp With Polenta

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)90.0911
Energy (kCal)4350.335
Carbohydrates (g)108.5961
Total fats (g)412.8737
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Late Stage
    Utensils Used
    | 1. ---To make the pesto---. | 2. In a food processor, purée the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, salt and cheese until smooth. | 3. With the motor running, add oil in a slow, steady stream. | 4. Pour into a medium bowl, add the shrimp and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. | 5. ---To make the polenta---. | 6. In a large, heavy saucepan, stir the water, milk and cornmeal together. | 7. Cook over low heat until thick, stirring constantly, about 25 to 30 minutes. | 8. Stir in the butter and cheese. | 9. Season to taste with salt and pepper. | 10. ---The Finale---. | 11. Grill the shrimp over medium coals for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. | 12. Divide the polenta among 4 large flat-rimmed soup dishes. | 13. Place shrimp on top and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and flavored oil. | 14. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chives. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    basil 1 bunch stemmed - - - -
    garlic 3 cloves 13.41 2.9754 0.5724 0.045
    pine nut 1 1/2 1/2 toasted 1362.825 26.487 27.7222 138.4492
    salt 1 1/2 1/2 - - - -
    parmesan cheese 1 cup grated 296.0 32.0 32.0 4.0
    olive oil 1 cup 1909.44 0.0 0.0 216.0
    shrimp 20 peeled deveined - - - -
    water 2 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    milk 2 cups 297.68 23.3264 15.372 15.9576
    polenta 1 cup ground - - - -
    butter 1/3 cup unsalted 456.0 20.951999999999998 14.248 38.4
    parmesan cheese 1/2 cup grated 296.0 32.0 32.0 4.0
    salt black pepper ground - - - -
    balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon 14.08 2.7248 0.0784 0.0
    basil olive oil 1 tablespoon - - - -
    parmesan cheese 4 teaspoons grated 296.0 32.0 32.0 4.0
    chive 1 tablespoon minced 0.9 0.1305 0.0981 0.0219

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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