Love shrimp, love grilled cheese, let's put 'em together! That is basically how this recipe came to me. 😉
Those of you that have a picky eater in the house may relate to this...since I have a limited selection of ingredients that my picky eater likes, I like to try combining them in all sorts of ways to get a little variety going.
Don't get me wrong, my philosophy is actually NOT to cater to my picky eater on a regular basis, but every so often I like to try to serve something he really likes, just because he is my kid and I love to see his eyes light up when he hears the dinner plans. He likes shrimp, he loves cheese, and he LOVES bread, so combining them was a natural progression.
And shrimp is a good source of lean protein!
This grilled cheese was a hit with the whole family, including a dinner guest! Thing 1 had a friend over who didn't mind being included with the rest of the family as a guinea pig for this new recipe. I am pleased to report that he really liked it!
Since this recipe is so easy, and everyone likes it, this is definitely going on the list to serve again and again!
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Zingy Shrimp Grilled Cheese
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Zingy Shrimp Grilled Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound small shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay spice (add more or less to taste)
- 12 slices of bread (I used a multi-grain variety)
- Buttery spread or butter
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack/colby blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a skillet.
- Add the shrimp, paprika, and Old Bay and cook until the shrimp is pink and cooked. Set aside.
- Butter one side of each of the 12 slices of bread with the buttery spread.
- Place 6 of the slices butter side down on a baking sheet.
- Distribute the spinach across the 6 slices, then distribute the cooked shrimp, then then the shredded cheese.
- Place the remaining 6 slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
- Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes, then flip the sandwiches and bake about 6 minutes more, until the sandwiches are golden brown and crispy. (Alternatively, you can grill them on the stove top on a griddle or in a skillet).
Notes
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Julia
Hello! I am featuring your Zingy Shrimp Grilled Cheese on my Tasty Tuesday hop tomorrow! Make sure you come back over and grab a featured button and link up some more great recipes!
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Sarah Fuller
I sure love shrimp, so I am definitely intrigued by this recipe. Pinning.
Jess
This looks amazing!!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Angel
WoW! I want one now. This sandwich looks awesome. I've got to make this! Thanks for sharing your recipe at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
Angel