Shrimp and Grits Tart
A savory Southern-inspired shrimp and grits tart baked in a cast iron skillet with creamy grits, goat cheese, asparagus, tomatoes, and fresh dill. Perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 MINUTES
- Cook Time: 30 MINUTES
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: BRUNCH | LIGHT DINNER
- Method: SKILLET
- Cuisine: SOUTHERN
Ingredients
Grits Base
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3 cups water
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1 cup yellow quick-cooking grits
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 (10.5-ounce) package goat cheese, divided
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Topping
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2 tablespoons butter
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4 plum tomatoes, sliced
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½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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10 asparagus stalks, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish
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Fresh dill sprigs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a 10-inch ovenproof cast iron skillet in the oven to heat.
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In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in grits and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy, about 6 minutes.
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Remove grits from heat and stir in half of the goat cheese and chopped dill until smooth.
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Carefully remove hot skillet from oven and add butter, swirling to coat. Spread cooked grits evenly in the skillet.
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Arrange tomatoes, shrimp, and asparagus over the grits. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Crumble remaining goat cheese over the top.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque and vegetables are tender.
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Garnish with fresh dill and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
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For best texture, do not overcook the grits before baking.
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Fresh shrimp yield the best flavor, but thawed frozen shrimp work well.
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Goat cheese can be substituted with feta or Boursin.
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