Description
Crusty garlic bread meets succulent shrimp in this mouthwatering Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Grilled Cheese, blending bold flavors from land and sea. Monterey jack melts into golden perfection, creating a sandwich that delivers pure comfort and irresistible indulgence for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 slices garlic bread
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Grilling Ingredient:
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, preparing for shrimp preparation.
- Sprinkle shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sauté until they transform to a vibrant pink and become translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp from pan.
- Heat griddle or skillet to medium temperature, creating an ideal surface for grilling.
- Generously spread butter across one side of each garlic bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position first bread slice butter-side down on heated griddle, creating a crispy foundation.
- Layer Monterey Jack cheese evenly across bread surface, covering entire slice.
- Arrange cooked shrimp strategically over melting cheese, distributing them uniformly.
- Crown the sandwich with second bread slice, positioning butter-side facing upward.
- Grill sandwich for 3-4 minutes, allowing bottom to develop a golden-brown crust and cheese to melt completely.
- Carefully flip sandwich, continuing grilling until second side achieves similar golden-brown coloration and cheese reaches optimal melting point.
- Repeat process with remaining ingredients for additional servings.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are completely deveined and patted dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture and achieve perfect searing.
- Use fresh garlic bread or homemade garlic butter for more intense flavor and a gourmet touch to elevate the sandwich.
- Select medium-sized shrimp that cook quickly and evenly, preventing rubbery texture and maintaining tender meat.
- Consider alternative cheese options like pepper jack for extra heat or smoked gouda for a deeper, richer profile if Monterey Jack isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg