Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Ingredients

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
to 35), frozen large shrimp (31 to 35), thawed, peeled, and deveined (tails left on)
2 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
Directions
1 1. 1.
1 1
to a medium pot, cook grits according to package instructions. Stir in cheddar and season with salt.
2 2. 2.
2 2

Preparation

Step 1

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.