Oh, now we’re talking next-level comfort food: garlic butter shrimp inside a grilled cheese. It’s indulgent, garlicky, buttery, and crispy all at once. Here’s how it usually comes together:
Ingredients
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Shrimp – Peeled and deveined, medium or large.
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Bread – Your favorite sandwich bread; sourdough works amazingly.
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Cheese – Melty varieties like cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix.
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Garlic butter – Butter + minced garlic, maybe a touch of paprika or parsley.
Optional extras: Lemon juice, hot sauce, or a sprinkle of Old Bay for a little extra kick.
Steps
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Make the garlic butter: Melt butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Toss shrimp in it and cook just until pink and opaque.
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Assemble the sandwich: Butter the outside of the bread, layer cheese, then garlic butter shrimp, and more cheese if you like.
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Grill: Cook on a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese melts, flipping carefully.
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Serve: Optional squeeze of lemon on top or sprinkle of parsley.
Why It’s So Good
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The shrimp adds seafood luxury to classic grilled cheese.
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Garlic butter gives richness and flavor in every bite.
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Crispy bread + melty cheese + tender shrimp = irresistible texture combo.
If you want, I can give you a super quick version that’s easy enough for a weeknight but still tastes gourmet, using just one pan