Description
Spicy cilantro lime shrimp elevate this grilled cheese sandwich beyond classic comfort fare. Melted pepper jack cheese and zesty shrimp create a mouthwatering fusion perfect for adventurous palates you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 6 oz (170 g) cocktail shrimp, peeled, deveined, cooked
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) Gruyere cheese, grated
- 0.75 cup (180 ml) mozzarella cheese, grated
- 2 tbsps (30 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Aromatic Base: Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sautéing minced garlic until fragrant, then introduce lemon zest to bloom its vibrant essence.
- Shrimp Preparation: Warm shrimp in the skillet briefly, then transfer to a mixing bowl, drizzling with fresh lemon juice to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Cheese Fusion: Gently fold Gruyere, mozzarella, and a hint of black pepper into the shrimp, creating a harmonious seafood-cheese blend.
- Bread Preparation: Butter sourdough slices and sprinkle with Parmesan, creating a crisp, golden foundation for the sandwich.
- Assembly and Cooking: Layer the shrimp-cheese mixture between bread slices, then cook using either air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes (rotating midway) or in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a golden-brown, molten texture on both sides.
Notes
Optimize Garlic Infusion: Gently sauté minced garlic for exactly one minute to release maximum flavor without burning, creating a rich aromatic base for your shrimp grilled cheese.
Cheese Melting Technique: Allow cheeses to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, even blending and prevent clumping when incorporated with shrimp.
Bread Selection Matters: Choose a sturdy sourdough with good structure to support the moist shrimp mixture and withstand grilling without becoming soggy.
Cooking Method Precision: Maintain medium heat when grilling to achieve a perfectly crisp, golden-brown exterior while ensuring the interior remains melty and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 563
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 905 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg