Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Sandwich
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This delightful sandwich combines succulent shrimp with a medley of grilled vegetables and melted cheese, all nestled between slices of toasted bread. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal for four.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread
- 8 slices of cheese
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 eggplant, sliced
- 2 ears of corn, kernels removed
- 16 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil (for grilling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Brush the sliced eggplant and shrimp with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the eggplant slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and grill marks appear.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- While the eggplant and shrimp are grilling, sauté the corn kernels in a skillet with a bit of olive oil over medium heat until slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
- Lay out the slices of bread and place a slice of cheese on each one.
- On four of the slices, layer the grilled eggplant, tomato slices, grilled shrimp, and sautéed corn kernels.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, cheese side down.
- Lightly brush the outside of each sandwich with olive oil.
- Place the sandwiches on the grill or in a skillet over medium heat.
- Grill each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the sandwiches from the grill and let them rest for a minute before slicing them in half.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
This Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Sandwich is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you and your guests satisfied. The combination of melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and juicy shrimp makes for a perfect meal any time of the day. Bon appétit!