🥪🧄🍤 Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese
Golden garlic bread, juicy shrimp, and melty cheese—pure sandwich bliss
Description
This Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese takes the classic grilled cheese to bold new heights. Crispy garlic-buttered bread replaces plain slices, tender seasoned shrimp add savory richness, and gooey melted cheese brings everything together. It’s indulgent, satisfying, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or a late-night comfort craving.
📝 Ingredients
🧄 Garlic Bread
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1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried parsley
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1/2 tsp dried basil
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1/4 tsp salt
🍤 Shrimp
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1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
🧀 Cheese Filling
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2 cups shredded mozzarella, provolone, or Monterey Jack
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Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for extra flavor
🍽️ Directions
1️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, basil, and salt until well combined.
2️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Bread
Spread garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the French bread. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper, then cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and roughly chop.
4️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich
Sprinkle cheese evenly over one side of the garlic bread. Add chopped shrimp on top, then sprinkle with Parmesan if using.
5️⃣ Close & Heat
Place the second garlic bread half on top, buttered side out. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
6️⃣ Grill Until Golden
Cook sandwich 4–5 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
7️⃣ Slice & Serve
Remove from heat, let rest for 1–2 minutes, slice into portions, and serve hot.