Instructions
- Cook the shrimp
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, then shrimp. Season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until shrimp are pink and just cooked. Remove and roughly chop.
- Prepare the bread
- Spread garlic butter generously on one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble the sandwiches
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a skillet.
- Add a layer of shredded mozzarella, then chopped shrimp, then provolone (if using), and more mozzarella.
- Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Grill the sandwich
- Cook over medium-low heat until golden brown and crispy on one side.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until cheese is melted and bread is crispy.
- Serve
- Slice in half and serve warm. Great with a side of marinara sauce for dipping or a light green salad.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Add a drizzle of lemon juice to the shrimp for a fresh zing.
- Try a Cajun version with blackened shrimp and pepper jack cheese for spice.
- For extra indulgence, brush the outside of the bread with parmesan garlic butter before grilling.
Do you want me to also give you a baked party-style version, where you make a tray of shrimp garlic bread melts in the oven? That would be perfect if you’re serving a crowd.