Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Grilled Cheese. A decadent combination of succulent shrimp, creamy cheeses, and garlic butter, all grilled to perfection between slices of sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 8 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Additional:
- 4 slices sourdough or hearty white bread
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or additional butter (for spreading)
Instructions
- Sauté Shrimp: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Let cool.
- Mix Cheese: Combine cream cheese, mozzarella, and cheddar. Fold in the cooked shrimp.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread mayo or butter on bread slices. Spread shrimp mixture, top with bread, and grill.
- Grill: Cook sandwiches in a skillet until golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance with fresh basil or Old Bay seasoning for added flavor.
- Pair with tomato soup or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
