Description
Indulge in a decadent twist on the classic grilled cheese with this Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Grilled Cheese recipe. Loaded with flavorful shrimp, gooey cheeses, and a hint of garlic, this sandwich is a seafood lover’s dream come true.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Mixture:
- 8 medium shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Assembly:
- 4 slices sourdough or sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional, for spreading)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add shrimp, parsley, and chili flakes. Cook until shrimp are pink.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on bread slices. Layer cheeses and shrimp mixture between slices.
- Grill: Heat butter in a skillet. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for quicker prep.
- Enhance with tomato slices or hot sauce for added flavor.
- 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: 770mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
