Best 5 Grits N Shrimp Tarts Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of grits n' shrimp tarts, a Southern delicacy that combines the comforting texture of grits with the succulent flavors of shrimp. This culinary masterpiece is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, with the creamy richness of the grits complementing the briny sweetness of the shrimp. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dish that will surely impress your family and friends. Let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for grits n' shrimp tarts, a dish that embodies the true essence of Southern comfort food.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP 'N' GRITS TARTS



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Categories     Seafood, Sides

Time 1h20m

Yield 36 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 c chicken broth, divided
1 c milk
1/4 c butter or margarine, divided
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 c uncooked coarse-ground or regular grits
2/3 c shredded Parmesan cheese
2/3 c diced smoked ham
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp. white wine Worcestershire sauce
36 medium peeled and cooked shrimp
Garnish: chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups chicken broth, milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and white pepper to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in grits; return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese, and whisk until melted and blended.
  • Spoon 1 rounded tablespoonful of grits-and-cheese mixture into each lightly greased cup of 3 (12-cup) miniature muffin pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Make an indentation in centers of warm grits tarts, using the back of a spoon. Let cool completely in pans. Remove tarts from muffin pans, and place on a 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add ham, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour evenly over ham, and cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly brown. Gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, stirring until smooth.
  • Reduce heat, and cook, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 3 tablespoons chopped parsley and white wine Worcestershire sauce, and spoon evenly into tarts.
  • Bake at 350° 5 to 10 minutes or just until warm. Top with 1 cooked shrimp. Garnish, if desired.

CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP AND GRITS



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Shrimp and grits is a very simple recipe, but make sure you have everything ready before you start cooking the shrimp. They only take a few minutes to sauté, so you don't have time to run and chop scallions or juice a lemon. Once everything is assembled, this recipe is a snap. To make things even easier, you can make the grits a bit ahead since they stay hot a very long time.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes     Grits

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white grits
½ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons minced green onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until almost crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer bacon to a dish, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup water, cream, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl.
  • Stir 4 cups water, butter, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a pot; bring to a boil. Whisk grits into pot, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until grits are creamy, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir white Cheddar cheese into grits.
  • Place shrimp in a large bowl and season with Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Heat skillet with bacon drippings over high heat. Cook shrimp in hot bacon fat in a single layer for 1 minute. Turn shrimp and add jalapeno; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir cream mixture, bacon, green onion, and garlic to shrimp mixture; cook and stir, adding water as necessary to thin the sauce, until shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
  • Ladle grits into a bowl and top with shrimp and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 226 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1498.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GRITS 'N' SHRIMP TARTS



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This deliciously different appetizer showcases two Mississippi staples--grits and shrimp. I know your family will enjoy them as much as mine!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/4 cup quick-cooking grits
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 green onions, sliced
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in the cheeses, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic salt, salt and pepper. , In a large skillet, saute shrimp and onions in remaining butter until shrimp turn pink. Fill tart shells with grits; top with shrimp mixture. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRITS 'N' SHRIMP TARTS



Grits 'n' Shrimp Tarts image

This deliciously different appetizer showcases two Mississippi staples--grits and shrimp. I know your family will enjoy them as much as mine!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
1/4 cup quick-cooking grits
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 green onions, sliced
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Gradually stir in grits. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in the cheeses, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic salt, salt and pepper. , In a large skillet, saute shrimp and onions in remaining butter until shrimp turn pink. Fill tart shells with grits; top with shrimp mixture. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SHRIMP AND GRITS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted chicken stock, quick-cooking grits, heavy cream, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, roasted corn kernels, kosher salt, cajun seasoning, olive oil, andouille sausage, garlic, shallot, large shrimp, roasted red pepper, scallion, fresh parsley

Provided by Visit Florida

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup heavy cream
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup roasted corn kernels
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ lb andouille sausage, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
½ cup roasted red pepper, diced
¼ cup scallion, sliced
fresh parsley, for garnish, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the grits: Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the grits and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has been completely absorbed, about 6 minutes.
  • Whisk in the cream, butter, and cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Stir in the corn, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Remove the pot from the heat and cover to keep the grits warm while you make the shrimp.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the andouille sausage and cook until it begins to brown and crisp around the edges, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside, leaving the rendered sausage fat in the pan.
  • Add garlic and shallot to the pan and cook until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in the sausage, roasted red peppers, and scallions, then remove the pan from the heat.
  • Spoon the shrimp over the grits and garnish with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1143 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 91 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • For the perfect pastry crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and butter. The butter should be cold and cut into small pieces. Work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • When making grits, use a ratio of 4 cups of liquid to 1 cup of grits. Bring the liquid to a boil, then add the grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To make the shrimp mixture, use a combination of cooked shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and seasonings. Be sure to use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, peppers, and celery.
  • When assembling the tarts, place a spoonful of grits in the bottom of each tart shell. Top with the shrimp mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the tarts warm with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Grits n' Shrimp Tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with your guests. With the combination of creamy grits, succulent shrimp, and a crispy pastry crust, these tarts are a delightful treat that is sure to leave you satisfied.

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