Here’s a delicious Cheesy Garlic Bread topped with Grilled Shrimp recipe — perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a light dinner.
🥖🦐 Cheesy Garlic Bread with Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For the Grilled Shrimp
- 12–16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Garlic Bread
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the loaf in half lengthwise.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter and minced garlic. Spread evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan over the buttered bread.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
2️⃣ Grill the Shrimp
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3️⃣ Assemble the Dish
- Remove garlic bread from the oven.
- Arrange the grilled shrimp on top of the cheesy bread.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
4️⃣ Serve
- Slice into portions and serve immediately.
- Optional: drizzle with a little lemon juice or garlic butter for extra flavor.
✨ Tips
- Cheese variation: Mix mozzarella with provolone or fontina for extra creaminess.
- Spicy twist: Add a dash of cayenne to the garlic butter or shrimp seasoning.
- Make it ahead: You can prep garlic bread and shrimp separately; assemble just before serving for maximum crispiness.
If you want, I can also give a broiled version where the shrimp and cheese melt together in one pan for super quick, all-in-one cooking.
Do you want me to do that?
