Tasty Shrimp Grilled Gourmet Cheese
A gourmet twist on grilled cheese, filled with zesty shrimp, Gruyere and mozzarella, then crisp-grilled on sourdough—elevated comfort food for a quick gourmet bite.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 6 oz cocktail shrimp cooked, peeled, deveined
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup grated Gruyere
- ¾ cup grated mozzarella
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, stir in lemon zest, then add shrimp and heat through. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice, and let cool.
- Grate Gruyere and mozzarella. Combine with cooled shrimp and black pepper.
- Butter the outside of each bread slice. Press Parmesan onto the buttered sides.
- Place two slices butter-side down, add shrimp-cheese mixture, and top with remaining slices, butter-side up.
- Cook:Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F. Cook 3 minutes, flip, then 2 more (add 1–2 minutes if needed).Skillet: Grill over medium heat until both sides are golden and crisp.
- Slice and enjoy while hot and melty.