Shrimp melt is a classic American comfort food that is made with succulent shrimp, a creamy sauce, and melted cheese. This dish is the perfect way to warm up on a cold night or enjoy a delicious seafood meal. Whether you prefer classic shrimp melt or want to try creative variations, this article will guide you in finding the best recipe to satisfy your taste buds.
Let's cook with our recipes!
SHRIMP MELT
Make and share this Shrimp Melt recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, mayonnaise, chili sauce, and cheese.
- Place muffins on a baking sheet, cut side down; broil 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute.
- Turn and spread each with shrimp mixture.
- Broil until bubbly but not browned (1 1/2-2 minutes); watch carefully to prevent burning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 157.6, Sodium 712.4, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 29.6
SHRIMP AVOCADO MELT
This is Mexican quesadilla-inspired recipe, with a twist. I also saute whole unsalted cashews with the dish. It's quite decadent! I make this on days when I have sufficiently exercised to offset the calories! It's great as a low-carb dish, if you are not counting calories or fat! I count everything, so I make sure this is a special treat item.
Provided by Lauren
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Melt butter with sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season butter mixture with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp, cashews, and green chile peppers in the butter mixture until everything is hot and coated in butter, about 5 minutes.
- Arrange tortilla halves into a baking dish. Top each tortilla half with half the avocado slices. Spoon about half the shrimp mixture atop each portion of avocado, drizzling any remaining melted butter from the skillet over the mixture. Top each with about half the pepperjack cheese and Cheddar cheese.
- Cook under the preheated broiler until the cheese is bubbling and the edges of the tortilla browning, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 227.2 mg, Fat 63.9 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 930.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SHRIMP MELT
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and saute onions and shrimp over medium heat until shrimp are pink.
- Stir in flour and Old Bay seasoning to make a roux. Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly. Allow to thicken. Stir in celery and cook until celery is soft.
- Preheat oven on broiler setting.
- Spoon mixture over toasted English muffins, top each with a slice of tomato and provolone cheese. Place under a preheated broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 251.9 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 47.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.1 g, Sodium 2513.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, peeled, and deveined shrimp. Frozen shrimp can be used, but fresh shrimp will give your melt a better flavor and texture.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp until they are just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will give your melt a rich and flavorful taste.
- Don't overload the bread with ingredients. Too many ingredients will make the melt difficult to eat and will prevent the cheese from melting properly.
- Broil the melt until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on the melt so that it doesn't burn.
Conclusion:
The shrimp melt is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the shrimp melt a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love