Chipotle Shrimp with Cheddar Grits

By danyell923

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (2 ounces)
• Salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 pound frozen large shrimp (31 to 35), thawed, peeled, and deveined (tails left on)
• 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a medium pot, cook grits according to package instructions. Stir in cheddar and season with salt.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add scallions and chipotle and sauce; cook, stirring, until scallions are tender, 4 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt. Top grits with shrimp and sauce.