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Easy side: Gently toss chopped fresh spinach leaves, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced onions with bottled balsamic vinaigrette. Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp (31/40 count) |
1 pound fresh asparagus |
3 cups chicken broth |
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits |
1/2 cup half-and-half |
4 tablespoons butter, divided |
1 (8-oz.) package sliced fresh mushrooms |
1 bunch green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
2. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; whisk in grits and half-and-half. Cook, whisking constantly, 7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 Tbsp. butter. Keep warm.
3. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, green onions, and thyme, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in salt; cook 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve immediately over warm grits.
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