This gourmet twist on classic grilled cheese features garlic-butter shrimp, melty cheese, and crispy golden bread—pure indulgence in every bite!
Ingredients (for 2 sandwiches)
For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
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½ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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2 tbsp butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp paprika
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Sandwich:
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4 slices thick sourdough or Italian bread
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3 tbsp garlic butter (softened butter + 1 minced garlic clove + parsley)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (for stretch)
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½ cup shredded sharp cheddar (for tang)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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2 tbsp mayonnaise (for crispy bread)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Cook the Shrimp:
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Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high.
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Add garlic, shrimp, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper.
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Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
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Drizzle with lemon juice, then chop shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
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Build the Sandwich:
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Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice.
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On the unbuttered side, layer:
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Mozzarella + cheddar
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Shrimp
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Parmesan + parsley
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Close sandwiches (garlic butter side out).
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Grill to Perfection:
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Heat a skillet over medium-low.
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Spread mayonnaise on the outer bread slices (for extra crispiness!).
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Cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until golden brown and cheese melts.
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Serve Immediately with:
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Lemon wedges
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Marinara or sriracha mayo for dipping
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Why This Works
🔥 Garlic overload – Buttery shrimp + garlic bread = next-level flavor.
🧀 Triple-cheese combo – Mozzarella (melt), cheddar (tang), Parmesan (umami).
🍤 Protein boost – Fancy enough for dinner, easy enough for lunch.
Pro Tip: Use cooked lobster or crab instead of shrimp for a surf-and-turf vibe!
Pair with tomato soup or a crisp arugula salad.
Hungry for more? Try adding:
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Thinly sliced tomatoes
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Crispy bacon
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A sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning
This sandwich is irresistibly gooey, garlicky, and packed with shrimp—grilled cheese goals!