Quick Shrimp Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Garlic butter shrimp and melted cheeses nestled between toasted sourdough slices for rich flavor.

# Components:

→ Shrimp

01 - 7 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - Pinch of salt and black pepper

→ Sandwich

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 3.5 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
09 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
10 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Stir in chopped parsley, then remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Butter one side of each bread slice. Place two slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Layer half the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the bread, distribute the garlic shrimp evenly, then top with remaining cheese and the other bread slices, buttered side up.
03 - Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Optionally, spread mayonnaise on the outside of the bread for extra crispiness. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
04 - Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms a weeknight into something that feels like restaurant-quality without the pretension or the wait.
  • The shrimp cooks in minutes, so you're eating within the time it takes to butter bread and shred cheese.
  • Garlic butter and melted cheese together hit a flavor note that somehow feels both indulgent and surprisingly light.
02 -
  • Medium-low heat is your friend here—rush it with high heat and you'll have burnt bread around cold cheese in the middle.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or flip too early; let each side sit undisturbed for that gorgeous golden crust to develop.
03 -
  • Buy your shrimp from a fishmonger and ask them to peel and devein—it saves 10 minutes and they'll do it better than you ever could.
  • Shred your own cheese if you have even 30 seconds; it melts into a completely different texture than the pre-shredded kind.
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