Tomato Shrimp with Parmesan Polenta - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 10.5 ounces shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 3.5 ounces bacon bits
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 yellow onion (or shallot, diced)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp crushed red chili flakes
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp bourbon
• ½ cup instant polenta
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 ounces grated Parmesan
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice