Sautéed Shrimp & Polenta

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half (or in quarters if they are big).
• Step 2
  Cook the tomatoes on high heat in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil for 2 minutes.
• Step 3
  In a pot, bring the milk to a boil.
• Step 4
  While it's heating, finely chop the garlic.
• Step 5
  Add the garlic and shrimp to the pan with the tomatoes.
• Step 6
  Optional: Add one tablespoon of white wine or water per person.
• Step 7
  Mix, crushing the tomatoes gently, then cover and let simmer on low heat until it's ready to serve.
• Step 8
  When the milk is boiling, add the polenta, whisking continuously. Cook for about three or four minutes, until the polenta is creamy.
• Step 9
  Season with salt and pepper, add the grated parmesan cheese, and some extra milk if the polenta is too thick.
• Step 10
  Serve the polenta into bowls or plates, and then top with the shrimp and tomatoes. (Optional: Sprinkle some chopped basil on top.) Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!