Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this mouthwatering recipe for Shrimp Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread. A flavorful twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich, this dish combines succulent shrimp, gooey cheeses, and garlicky bread for a satisfying meal that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices thick-cut sourdough or Italian bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Lemon wedge (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped shrimp with olive oil until pink and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Spread onto one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer cheeses and cooked shrimp between bread slices. Cook in a skillet until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm with a lemon wedge.
Notes
- You can add sliced tomatoes or pesto for extra flavor.
- For a crispier sandwich, cook slowly over medium-low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
