Description
The Ultimate Shrimp Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread is a deliciously indulgent twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly sautéed shrimp combined with two types of cheese, melted between two slices of buttery, garlic-infused bread, creates a savory, crispy sandwich you’ll love. It’s a perfect combination of seafood and comfort food in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread (sourdough or your choice)
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan along with minced garlic and sauté in butter for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked. Set aside.
- Prepare the Bread: Brush each slice of bread with melted butter and sprinkle with minced garlic.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On two slices of bread, layer shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Add the sautéed shrimp on top of the cheese.
- Close the Sandwiches: Place the remaining slices of bread on top to close the sandwiches.
- Grill the Sandwiches: In the same pan used for the shrimp, grill the sandwiches over medium heat, pressing down gently with a spatula until golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with a side salad or chips for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use any thick bread you like, such as sourdough, ciabatta, or French bread for the best texture and flavor.
- For added richness, you can use butter garlic spread or even add a bit of mozzarella to the outside of the bread before grilling.
- If you want more garlic flavor, sprinkle some garlic powder in the butter mixture or add more garlic to the shrimp.
- Serve with a refreshing side salad or crispy chips to balance the richness of the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 185mg