Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese
This grilled cheese takes things to the next level—juicy garlicky shrimp, melty mozzarella and cheddar, all sandwiched between buttery, herbed garlic bread. It’s indulgent, bold, and loaded with layers of flavor that make every bite unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
6 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked. Set aside.
Make Garlic Butter: Mix softened butter with minced garlic and parsley.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, layer mozzarella, cheddar, shrimp, and top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
Grill It Up: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
Serve: Let rest a minute, slice, and enjoy while warm and melty.
Nutrition
- Calories: 540
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g