Shrimp and Grits

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Ingredients

Shrimp

1. 1 to 1 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed
2. 4 oz butter, (1 stick)
3. 1 garlic clove, minced
4. 1/4 c ketchup
5. 1 t cayenne pepper
6. 1 t black pepper
7. 1 t dried thyme
8. 2 t Worcestershire sauce
9. 1/4 t salt

Grits

10. 1 c quick cooking grits, 257 g
11. 2 c chicken broth, 480 g
12. 1 c water, 237 g
13. 8 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 c)

Instructions

Shrimp

1. In a small pot, mix together butter, garlic, ketchup, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
2. Cook over medium heat, until boiling.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Allow sauce to cool slightly.
5. Place shrimp in a medium bowl.
6. Pour sauce over shrimp and stir to combine.
7. Cook shrimp in a basket on the grill, or in a skillet until cooked.

Grits

1. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
2. Stir in grits, reduce heat to medium low, and cover.
3. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in cheese.

Serving

1. Serve shrimp over grits.

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