Plump, juicy shrimp swimming in garlic butter under a blanket of bubbling melted cheese — served with golden garlic bread for scooping up every last drop. This Cheesy Shrimp with Garlic Bread tastes like your favorite restaurant appetizer, but it comes together in one skillet in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced
- 3 tbsp garlic butter, softened
Instructions
- Prep the garlic bread: Spread garlic butter on bread slices and toast at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- Season the shrimp: Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the shrimp: Heat butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
- Build the sauce: Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Pour in wine and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits.
- Add the cheese: Shower mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the shrimp.
- Broil until bubbly: Transfer skillet to the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with the garlic bread for dipping.
Pro tip: Use an oven-safe skillet so the whole dish goes from stovetop to broiler — that final blast is what gives you the irresistible golden cheese top.
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Estimated nutrition per serving: 430 calories, 28g protein, 36g carbs, 21g fat.
