Mock-Seafood and Polenta

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== Ingredients ==
=== Polenta cubes ===
* 2 cups vegetable stock
* 3 cloves chopped garlic
* ¼ cup cayenne sauce
* 1 cup cornmeal
* ¼ cup faux Parmesan
* salt and pepper to taste
=== The dish ===
* 4 cups polenta cubes
* 3 packages vegan prawns (about 18, medium-sized)
* 1 package vegan crab, sliced in ½ inch pieces (about 2 cups)
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 2 shallots, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 cup vegetable stock
* ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted
* ¼ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
* ¼ pound fresh arugula (fresh basil does well, too)
* ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
* 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
* salt and pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Place garlic, stock, and cayenne sauce in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
# Slowly whisk in the corn meal and stir for 4 to 5 minutes on low heat.
# Whisk in the parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
# Pour into a greased 9" square cake pan and allow to cool in the fridge for one hour.
# When cool, cut into ½ inch cubes.
# Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté shallots and garlic until translucent.
# Add seafood and stock and simmer to reduce, 2–3 minutes.
# Add and sun dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
# Add arugula and cook until it wilts.
# Add polenta cubes and toss to mix.
# Add vinegar and basil and season with salt and pepper.
# Serve hot.
Category:Arugula Recipes
Category:Balsamic vinegar Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Cornmeal Recipes
Category:Black olive Recipes
Category:Polenta Recipes
Category:Sun-dried tomato Recipes
Category:Vegan Recipes