Spicy Shrimp and Grits with Chipotle Butter

Ingredients

• 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup Grits (stone-ground or polenta)
• 4 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Butter
• 1 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. 1Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Whisk in grits and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until grits are creamy and thickened, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese.
2. 2While grits are cooking, prepare the chipotle butter: In a small bowl, combine butter and minced chipotle pepper.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. 4Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Divide grits among plates. Top with shrimp and a dollop of chipotle butter. Garnish with green onions.
6. 6Serve immediately.

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