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Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese

Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese

This unique twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich combines succulent shrimp with rich cheese and zesty garlic butter on crispy bread, making for an irresistible meal that’s packed with flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 610 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 skillet or griddle
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 small saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick-cut bread Like sourdough or Texas toast.
  • 8 oz raw shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese Softened.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Optional, for garnish.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Instructions
 

  • Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, cream cheese, salt, and pepper, ensuring the shrimp are evenly coated.
  • Heat half of the garlic butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the shrimp, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat and brush one side of each slice of bread with the remaining garlic butter.
  • Assemble the sandwich by placing one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer mozzarella cheese, cooked shrimp, more mozzarella, and another slice of bread, buttered side up.
  • Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove the sandwich from the skillet, allow it to rest for a minute, then slice it in half.
  • Optionally, sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish before serving hot.

Notes

You can add other types of cheese like cheddar or provolone for additional flavor.
Consider adding sliced tomatoes or spinach for an extra layer of freshness.
This recipe can easily be scaled up for more servings by multiplying the ingredients accordingly.