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Ultimate Garlic Shrimp Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ultimate Garlic Shrimp Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This decadent sandwich combines succulent garlic butter shrimp with melted cheese between perfectly toasted bread.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 slices thick artisan bread
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or Non-Stick Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Chef Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season them with salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Melt one tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for two minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for one additional minute before removing the shrimp.
  5. Roughly chop the cooked shrimp into smaller pieces to ensure even distribution in the sandwich.
  6. Combine the remaining softened butter with the chopped parsley in a separate bowl.
  7. Spread the parsley butter generously on one side of each slice of bread.
  8. Place two slices of bread buttered side down in the skillet over medium heat.
  9. Layer a portion of mozzarella and cheddar cheese onto the bread slices.
  10. Distribute the chopped garlic shrimp evenly over the cheese layer.
  11. Top with the remaining cheese and the other slices of bread with the buttered side facing up.
  12. Grill the sandwiches for three to four minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  13. Remove from the heat and let the sandwiches rest for one minute before slicing.

Notes

Using a mix of mozzarella and cheddar provides both the perfect cheese pull and a sharp flavor.
Chop the shrimp into bite sized pieces so they stay inside the sandwich while you eat.
Make sure the skillet is not too hot so the bread toasts slowly while the cheese melts completely.
Serve this with a side of tomato soup or a light green salad for a complete meal.
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