Description
This rich and melty grilled cheese sandwich features tender shrimp, gooey cheddar and mozzarella, and garlicky buttered sourdough—comfort food with a gourmet twist.
Ingredients
8 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, cooked, and sliced
4 slices sourdough bread
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp butter + 1 Tbsp garlic butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook Shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, then slice once slightly cooled.
Assemble Sandwiches: Butter one side of each bread slice with garlic butter. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer cheddar, mozzarella, then shrimp. Top with remaining bread (garlic side out).
Grill: In the skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
Serve: Let sandwiches rest for a minute, then slice in half and enjoy hot.
Notes
Add spinach, arugula, or jalapeño slices for extra flavor.
Swap cheeses to Swiss, gouda, or brie for a different twist.
Use a panini press in place of skillet cooking if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Main, Sandwich
- Method: Skillet (or Panini press)
- Cuisine: American
