Ultimate Shrimp Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread

Here’s an Ultimate Shrimp Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread recipe that combines buttery garlic bread, melty cheese, and succulent shrimp for an over-the-top sandwich experience. This is rich, indulgent, and perfect for a comfort-food fix.

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🧄🧀🍤 Ultimate Shrimp Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread

📝 Ingredients (Makes 2 sandwiches)

For the Garlic Bread:

• 4 slices of thick sourdough or Texas toast bread

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)

• ¼ tsp salt

• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Shrimp Filling:

• ½ lb (225g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• ½ tsp paprika or Old Bay seasoning

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives (optional)

For the Cheese:

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup shredded cheddar (sharp preferred)

• ¼ cup cream cheese (softened, optional for extra creaminess)

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🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Make Garlic Butter

1. In a small bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes.

2. Spread evenly on one side of each bread slice. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Shrimp

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika (or Old Bay).

4. Cook 1–2 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

5. Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley. Remove from heat and roughly chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3: Assemble Sandwiches

1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

2. Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in the skillet.

3. Layer with:

   • A bit of mozzarella

   • Chopped shrimp

   • Some cream cheese (optional)

   • Cheddar

   • More mozzarella

4. Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.

Step 4: Grill It

1. Cook low and slow—about 3–4 minutes per side—pressing slightly with a spatula until golden brown and crispy.

2. Flip carefully and repeat until cheese is melted and the outside is crisp and golden.

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🧂 Serving Tips

• Slice in half and serve immediately while gooey and hot.

• Great with a side of marinara, sriracha mayo, or a tomato bisque.