Description
This cheesy garlic bread shrimp grilled cheese combines buttery garlic bread with succulent shrimp and melted cheese for an irresistible twist on the classic sandwich. You’ll love how the crispy, golden exterior hides a rich, savory center.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices garlic bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or griddle to medium temperature (350°F), ensuring an even cooking surface for your sandwich.
- Generously coat one side of each garlic bread slice with 2 tablespoons softened butter, creating a crispy exterior.
- Position the first slice butter-side down on the heated surface, presenting the unbuttered side facing upward.
- Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella cheese evenly across the bread, creating a smooth cheese foundation.
- Arrange ½ cup cooked shrimp carefully over the cheese layer, distributing them in a single, uniform arrangement.
- Dust the shrimp with chopped parsley, adding a fresh herbal touch to the sandwich.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully place the second slice of garlic bread on top, butter-side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and melted cheese.
- Flip the sandwich and cook the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes until perfectly crisp and golden.
- Remove from heat and let the sandwich rest for 1 minute to allow cheese to settle.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Toast the garlic bread carefully to get a perfect golden-brown color without burning the edges.
- Select fresh, medium-sized shrimp for the best texture and flavor in this sandwich.
- Drain shrimp completely before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the bread soggy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular garlic bread with gluten-free bread and ensure shrimp are plain without breading.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 to 3
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg