Description
Golden garlic bread, gooey melted cheese, and juicy shrimp come together in this indulgent grilled cheese mashup that’s crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- Large Shrimp: ½ lb, peeled and deveined – sweet, succulent protein
- Italian Bread or Sourdough: 4 slices – sturdy enough to hold all that goodness
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded – melts beautifully and stretches
- Cheddar Cheese: ½ cup, shredded – adds sharp flavor
- Butter: 4 tablespoons, softened – for spreading and richness
- Garlic: 3 cloves, finely grated or minced – essential for that garlic bread flavor
- Parsley: 1 tablespoon, chopped – fresh, herby note
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon – for cooking shrimp
- Salt and Pepper: to taste – enhances all flavors
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: ¼ teaspoon (optional) – for subtle heat
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. In a bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cook shrimp in the skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer mozzarella and cheddar on the non-buttered side, add shrimp, then more cheese. Top with second slice, buttered side out.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill sandwich on skillet over medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Finishing Touches: Slice diagonally for that perfect cheesy pull. Optional: Sprinkle with more parsley or a pinch of flaky salt.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with marinara, aioli, or a fresh green salad for balance.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat to get that perfect golden crust without burning.
- Shred cheese fresh for better melting and flavor.
- Don’t overload the sandwich—keep fillings balanced for even cooking.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet to keep them crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: garlic bread grilled cheese, shrimp sandwich, cheesy sandwich, seafood grilled cheese, indulgent lunch, comfort food