Description
Cheesy Shrimp Grilled Cheese brings coastal flavors together with classic comfort. Golden-brown sourdough bread hugs succulent shrimp and melted monterey jack, creating a sandwich that transports hungry diners straight to seaside bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cocktail shrimp, peeled, deveined, cooked
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) grated Gruyere cheese
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Create an aromatic foundation by gently melting butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, allowing minced garlic to release its fragrant essence for approximately one minute.
- Incorporate lemon zest into the skillet, letting it sizzle and bloom for an additional minute, enhancing the underlying flavor profile.
- Introduce shrimp to the warm skillet, heating them briefly until they are just warmed through and glistening.
- Transfer the heated shrimp to a separate mixing bowl, drizzling with fresh lemon juice to brighten their natural sweetness.
- Gently fold grated Gruyere, mozzarella, and a whisper of black pepper into the cooled shrimp, creating a harmonious cheese-seafood blend.
- Prepare sourdough slices by lavishly spreading softened butter across one side, then delicately sprinkling Parmesan to create a crisp, golden exterior.
- Strategically layer the shrimp-cheese mixture between the prepared bread slices, ensuring even distribution.
- Select your preferred cooking method: For air fryer enthusiasts, crisp at 400°F for 5 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown perfection. Alternatively, for traditional skillet lovers, cook over medium heat until each side transforms into a crispy, molten masterpiece.
Notes
- Zesty garlic and butter create a fragrant foundation that elevates the shrimp’s natural sweetness.
- Parmesan-crusted sourdough adds a crispy, golden exterior that crackles with each bite.
- Melted Gruyere and mozzarella blend seamlessly with tender, lemon-kissed shrimp for a luxurious sandwich experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 688
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1025 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg