Ingredients for Shrimp Grilled Cheese Gourmet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 6 ounces cocktail shrimp (peeled, deveined, cooked—about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 4 slices sturdy bread (sourdough or country loaf preferred)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped
How I Make Shrimp Grilled Cheese Gourmet
First, I heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. I add garlic, letting it sizzle just until fragrant, then stir in the shrimp and lemon zest. A quick toss—about a minute—warms the shrimp and infuses them with flavor. I sprinkle on salt, pepper, and add lemon juice right at the end, then transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
I wipe out the skillet and return it to the stove. I butter one side of each bread slice and place two slices, buttered side down, onto the pan. I scatter half the Gruyere over the bread, then evenly layer on the shrimp mixture. The rest of the cheese goes on top before I cap each sandwich with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
I cook my gourmet grilled cheese over medium-low heat, pressing gently with a spatula, until the underside is golden and crispy. I carefully flip the sandwich and cook until the second side is perfectly browned and the cheese is gloriously melted—about 3–4 minutes per side. If needed, I lower the heat to keep the bread from burning while the cheese melts.
Once finished, I let the sandwiches cool for a minute before slicing. The result is a crisp, cheesy masterpiece bursting with juicy shrimp and citrusy garlic flavor.
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