Description
Mouthwatering Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese combines oceanic richness with comforting classic sandwich traditions. Crispy, golden-brown exterior meets succulent shrimp and melted cheese, delivering an irresistible lunch experience you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/2 pound (0.5 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 slices cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic garlic butter by blending softened butter with finely minced garlic, dried parsley, dried basil, and a pinch of salt.
- Generously spread the garlic butter mixture across both interior surfaces of the French bread, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast at 375F (190C) for 10-12 minutes until edges transform into a crispy golden hue.
- Meanwhile, season raw shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Sauté the seasoned shrimp in olive oil over medium heat, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop a translucent appearance.
- Position one slice of garlic bread, buttered side facing down, in a preheated skillet over medium heat.
- Layer cheese slices and sprinkle mozzarella across the bread, creating a rich, melty foundation.
- Carefully arrange the cooked shrimp atop the cheese layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Crown the sandwich with the second garlic bread slice, buttered side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side, achieving a golden-brown exterior and thoroughly melted cheese.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Enhance bread crispiness by toasting both sides before assembling the sandwich for extra crunch.
- Select medium-sized shrimp for optimal texture and even cooking throughout the grilled cheese.
- Use high-quality sharp cheddar or gruyère cheese to elevate the sandwich’s rich, complex flavor profile.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace French bread with gluten-free alternative or cauliflower bread slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 519 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg