Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese Recipe
A must-try Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese Recipe packed with shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, layered with mozzarella and cheddar, then grilled to crispy perfection.
Equipment
- Non-stick frying pan or skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Knife and chopping board
- Small pan for shrimp sautéing
- Grater (for cheese)
- Brush or spoon for garlic butter
Ingredients
For Shrimp Filling
- 200 g shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For Garlic Bread
- 4 slices thick bread sourdough or sandwich bread
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For Cheese Layer
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese optional for extra sharpness
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Garlic Butter
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a bowl until well combined.
Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
- Heat butter in a pan. Add garlic and sauté for a few seconds. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until shrimp turns pink. Finish with lemon juice and parsley. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare Bread
- Spread garlic butter generously on one side of each bread slice.
Step 4: Assemble Sandwich
- On the unbuttered side, add cheese, cooked shrimp, and more cheese. Close with another slice of bread (buttered side out).
Step 5: Grill
- Heat a skillet on medium heat. Place sandwich and cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese melts completely.
Step 6: Serve
- Slice and serve hot while cheese is stretchy and shrimp is juicy.
- That’s it—you’ve made a perfect Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese Recipe.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor
- Don’t overcook shrimp or it becomes rubbery
- Use low to medium heat for grilling to melt cheese properly
- Press sandwich slightly while cooking for better crispness
- Mix mozzarella with cheddar for better flavor depth