Ultimate Shrimp Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread
A decadent twist on a classic grilled cheese, featuring juicy shrimp, two types of cheese, and buttery garlic bread.
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- Nonstick Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Bread
- 4 slices thick bread (sourdough or your choice)
Shrimp
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Butter
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
Garlic
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Herbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your shrimp. Pat them dry, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of oil (or a dab of butter if you prefer). Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter with minced garlic. Mix thoroughly.
- Brush one side of each slice of bread generously with the garlic butter.
- On the non-buttered side of two bread slices, layer half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan cheese.
- Distribute the chopped shrimp evenly over the cheese layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the shrimp, then cover with the second slice of bread, garlic butter side out.
- Wipe out your skillet and heat it again over medium-low. Carefully place your sandwiches in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden and crispy, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes gooey.
- Remove, slice in half, sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and enjoy while warm!
Notes
For best results, reheat in a nonstick skillet over low heat until warmed through and the bread re-crisps—about 2-3 minutes per side.