Description

This shrimp grilled cheese layers buttery garlic toast with gooey mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and juicy sautéed shrimp—your new favorite seafood comfort food.

Ingredients

Shrimp Filling
8 oz (225 g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined (medium or large)

¼ tsp kosher salt

⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Pinch smoked paprika (optional)

1 tsp unsalted butter

1 tsp olive oil

1 small garlic clove, minced

Garlic-Herb Butter
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

½ tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano

1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Sandwich Assembly
4 thick slices sturdy bread (Texas toast, sourdough, or French)

½ cup (55 g) shredded mozzarella or Fontina

½ cup (55 g) shredded sharp cheddar or Colby Jack

Extra Parmesan for finishing (optional)

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Instructions

Season & Sauté Shrimp – Pat shrimp dry; toss with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. In a skillet over medium heat melt 1 tsp butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic; cook 15 sec. Sauté shrimp 1–2 min per side until pink. Transfer to a plate.

Make Garlic Butter – Mash softened butter with remaining garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan until well combined.

Build Sandwiches – Spread garlic butter on one side of each bread slice. Heat a large skillet/griddle over medium-low. Place two slices butter-side down; layer half the mozzarella/cheddar mix, warm shrimp, then remaining cheese. Top with second bread slices, butter-side up.

Grill – Cook 3–4 min per side, pressing lightly, until bread is deeply golden and cheese is completely melted. Rest 1 min; slice and serve hot.

Notes

Seafood swap: Lump crab or lobster elevates the sandwich further.

Spicy kick: Blend hot sauce or red-pepper flakes into the garlic butter.

Flavor twist: Stir a spoonful of pesto into the butter for basil-garlic depth.

Cheese options: Monterey Jack or pepper jack melt beautifully.

Make-ahead: Garlic butter keeps 3 days refrigerated; soften before spreading.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Category: Lunch / Comfort-Food Sandwich
Method: Stovetop Griddle / Skillet
Cuisine: American