Description
Cheesy garlic bread shrimp grilled cheese with Monterey Jack turns ordinary sandwich time into a flavor-packed adventure that sizzles with seafood and melted cheese goodness. Melding succulent shrimp, garlicky notes, and oozing Monterey Jack, this sandwich delivers a quick lunch that feels like a restaurant-worthy treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large baguette
- 1 lb shrimp
- 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Additional butter for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix 4 tablespoons softened butter with 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley in a small bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter evenly across both halves of your baguette, ensuring full coverage. Bake for 12 minutes until edges turn crisp and golden.
- Season 1 pound of peeled shrimp with 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform from translucent to pink. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
- Cut the garlic bread into sandwich-sized portions. Layer 2 slices of Monterey Jack cheese on one bread piece.
- Arrange cooked shrimp over the cheese. Top with 2 more cheese slices and another bread piece.
- Melt additional butter in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully place your sandwich in the pan.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until your bread turns a deep golden brown and cheese melts completely. Flip and repeat on the other side.
- Transfer to a cutting board and slice diagonally. Serve hot and enjoy your crispy, cheesy creation.
Notes
- Toast your garlic bread just until golden to prevent burning and maintain a crisp texture.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure they sear beautifully and don’t release excess moisture.
- Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and more even garlic bread coverage.
- Select medium-sized shrimp for the best bite-size proportion in your sandwich, which helps balance flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg