Description
A quick and delicious shrimp melt sandwich that’s creamy and satisfying, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese (or your cheese of choice)
- Bread (sourdough works beautifully)
- Butter
- Spices (like Old Bay seasoning)
- Onions (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp by sautéing them in a skillet until they’re nice and pink, adding Old Bay seasoning for an extra kick.
- Make the creamy mixture by mixing cooked shrimp with cream cheese and cheddar in a bowl.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading the shrimp-cheese mixture on a slice of bread and topping with another slice.
- Grill the sandwich in melted butter over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve the sandwich by cutting it in half and enjoying the gooey cheese.
Notes
Feel free to substitute shrimp with crab or chicken. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp melt, easy sandwich, quick meal, comfort food, seafood sandwich