A flavorful twist on the classic grilled cheese, with garlic-infused French bread, succulent shrimp, and gooey cheese. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slices of your favorite cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Butter, for grilling
Instructions/Directions
- Prepare the Garlic Bread:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, dried parsley, dried basil, and salt.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the French bread.
- Bake the Garlic Bread:
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- While the garlic bread is baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Grilled Cheese:
- Place one slice of the baked garlic bread, buttered side down, on a skillet over medium heat.
- Layer with slices of cheese and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Top with cooked shrimp.
- Cover with the second slice of garlic bread, buttered side up.
- Grill the Sandwich:
- Butter the top of the sandwich. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve hot. Enjoy the gooey, cheesy, garlic-infused goodness with succulent shrimp!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
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