Description
Crisp garlic bread, gooey cheese, and tender shrimp unite for a flavorful, satisfying sandwich.
Ingredients
Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Shrimp
- 225 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Grilled Cheese Assembly
- 8 slices of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss recommended)
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Combine softened butter with minced garlic, dried parsley, dried basil, and salt in a bowl. Mix thoroughly to form a flavored spread.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the French bread. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Place one half of the baked garlic bread on a skillet, buttered side down. Cover with cheese slices, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and arrange cooked shrimp on top. Close with the other bread half, buttered side up.
- Butter the top of the sandwich. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheeses are melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- For optimal texture, use both sliced and shredded cheese for maximum melt.
- Ensure shrimp are dried before seasoning for better browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1130mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
