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Take your grilled cheese to the next level with this indulgent Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese. Imagine crispy garlic butter bread oozing with melty cheese and loaded with juicy shrimp — it’s a savory, satisfying twist on two classic comfort foods.
⏱️ Prep Time
| Task | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cook Time | 10 mins |
| Total Time | 20 mins |
🔧 Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Knife & cutting board
- Small saucepan (optional, for garlic butter)
🛒 Ingredients (2 servings / 2 sandwiches)
Garlic Butter:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
Sandwich:
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (like sourdough or Texas toast)
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, chopped if large)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Olive oil or extra butter for grilling
🧾 Ingredient Notes
- Shrimp: Small or medium shrimp work best. You can use pre-cooked or sauté fresh shrimp quickly with garlic and a little butter.
- Bread: A sturdy, thick bread is key to holding all the fillings.
- Cheese: Feel free to experiment with your favorites – gouda, provolone, or pepper jack work great.
- Garlic Butter: Make ahead and refrigerate for up to a week.
👨🍳 Instructions
- Make Garlic Butter:
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in a bowl until combined.
- Prep Bread:
- Spread garlic butter generously on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble Sandwiches:
- On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer mozzarella, shrimp, cheddar, and (optional) red pepper flakes.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter side facing out.
- Grill:
- Heat skillet over medium heat.
- Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing slightly with a spatula until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a side of marinara for dipping.
📊 Nutrition Facts (per sandwich, approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~550 kcal |
| Protein | ~30g |
| Carbs | ~35g |
| Fat | ~35g |
| Fiber | ~2g |
| Sodium | ~850mg |
| Sugar | ~3g |
Note: Nutrition varies depending on ingredients used.
💡 Tips & Variations
Tips:
- Low heat = melty cheese: Cook slowly to ensure cheese melts before bread burns.
- Use a press: A panini press gives evenly crisp results.
- Don’t overfill: Too much shrimp or cheese can spill out while cooking.
Variations:
- Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.
- Cajun Style: Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning before cooking.
- Herby Upgrade: Add fresh basil or oregano to the garlic butter.
- Lobster Swap: Upgrade shrimp to lobster for a luxe version.
