Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese


Ingredients

For the Garlic Bread:

  • 4 slices thick bread (sourdough or Italian works great)
  • 4 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Shrimp Filling:

  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheese:

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Bread Spread:
    • In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
    • Spread the garlic butter mixture on one side of each bread slice.
  2. Cook the Shrimp:
    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
    • Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the Sandwich:
    • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
    • Place a slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
    • Add a layer of mozzarella, cheddar, shrimp, Parmesan, then more mozzarella.
    • Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
  4. Grill to Perfection:
    • Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and crispy, and the cheese melts.
    • Repeat for the second sandwich.
  5. Serve:
    • Slice in half and serve hot — extra marinara or garlic aioli on the side makes a tasty dip!

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