Description
Creamy, zesty “Shrimp Grilled Cheese” delivers coastal comfort between golden, buttery garlic bread slices. Melted cheese and succulent shrimp create a perfect harmony that promises an indulgent culinary escape you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Bread and Garlic Butter Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread (sourdough or French bread)
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a luxurious garlic-infused butter mixture by combining softened butter, finely minced garlic, freshly chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for sautéing the seafood.
- Toss chopped shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn vibrant pink and are thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the perfectly seasoned shrimp from heat and set aside for sandwich assembly.
- Generously spread the prepared garlic butter across one side of each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position a slice of bread, butter-side facing down, on a preheated skillet or griddle.
- Create layers of flavor by first sprinkling shredded mozzarella, then arranging the cooked shrimp, and finally topping with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior and ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Repeat the process for additional sandwiches.
- Slice the grilled cheese diagonally and serve immediately while hot, optionally accompanied by a fresh side salad, comforting soup, or zesty marinara dipping sauce.
Notes
- Boost garlic flavor by roasting garlic beforehand for a deeper, sweeter taste profile that elevates the entire sandwich.
- Substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or plant-based protein like tofu for dietary flexibility and alternative protein options.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure crispy texture and prevent sandwich from becoming soggy during grilling.
- Use high-quality, sharp cheddar and fresh mozzarella for maximum melting potential and rich, complex cheese flavor that complements the shrimp perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 150mg