Cheesy Garlic Bread Shrimp Sandwich (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy garlic bread encases juicy shrimp and melty cheese for a decadent, flavor-packed sandwich experience.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Garlic Butter
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60 g unsalted butter, softened
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced
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10 g fresh parsley, chopped
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1 g sea salt
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1 g dried oregano (optional)
→ Shrimp Filling
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200 g medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (31-40 count per 450 g)
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2 g garlic powder
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1 g smoked paprika
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1 g sea salt
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0.5 g black pepper
→ Sandwich Base
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4 slices sturdy artisan or sourdough bread (each approximately 35-40 g)
→ Cheese Selection
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40 g sharp white cheddar, grated
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30 g Gruyère, grated
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30 g smoked gouda, grated
# Steps to Prepare:
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Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and dried oregano. Mix until fully incorporated and set aside.
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Pat the shrimp dry. Toss with garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque, firm, and pink. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Spread garlic butter generously over both sides of each bread slice, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor and crispness.
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Place one slice of buttered bread, butter-side down, on a cutting board. Layer half of the cheeses evenly, followed by cooked shrimp, then the remaining cheeses. Top with the second bread slice, butter-side up.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and cheese fully melted.
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Transfer sandwich to a cutting board, allow to cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice diagonally. Serve immediately alongside desired sauces or accompaniments.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Use freshly grated cheese for optimal melting and flavor.
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Avoid overcooking shrimp; they should be just opaque and slightly pink.
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To achieve an extra crispy exterior, toast the bread with the garlic butter before assembling, then proceed with the filling.
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Cover pan during grilling to ensure even cheese melting.