Description
This Shrimp Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread is a delicious and quick seafood twist on a classic comfort food. Succulent garlic butter shrimp are sautéed and nestled between golden toasted slices of bread, topped with melted cheddar cheese for a savory, gooey treat perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp & Garlic Butter
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant to infuse the butter with garlic flavor.
- Sauté shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper, then remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Toast the bread: Using the same skillet with remaining garlic butter, place the slices of bread in the pan. Toast each side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place the cooked shrimp evenly on each toasted bread slice. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the shrimp.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt fully and become bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the shrimp grilled cheese sandwiches hot for the best flavor and texture experience. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the shrimp while cooking.
- You can substitute cheddar with your favorite melting cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Make sure the butter does not burn during garlic sauté to avoid bitterness.
- Use fresh shrimp for best taste and texture.
- Serve with a side salad or chips for a complete meal.
