Dancing Shrimp Panini
Savor the bold flavors of the Dancing Shrimp Panini, a gourmet sandwich that balances zesty marinated shrimp with creamy pesto mayo, fresh spinach, and roasted red bell peppers, all melted together under a blanket of provolone cheese. This quick and delicious recipe features shrimp sautéed to perfection with a smoky paprika marinade, tucked between buttery, golden-crisp slices of sourdough bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this panini is a playful combination of textures and flavors that promises to delight seafood lovers and sandwich enthusiasts alike. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for an elevated yet easy-to-make meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces sourdough bread slices
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 piece roasted red bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the shrimp in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto sauce. Spread this mixture evenly onto one side of each sourdough slice.
On two slices of bread (spread side up), layer spinach leaves, roasted red bell pepper slices, cooked shrimp, and a slice of provolone cheese. Top with the other bread slices (spread side down) to form sandwiches.
Butter the outside surfaces of each sandwich generously.
Preheat a panini press or skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches on the press (or in the skillet). If using a skillet, press down firmly with a spatula or another heavy skillet.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from heat, slice the panini in half, and serve hot. Enjoy your Dancing Shrimp Panini!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 610 mg | 203% | |
| Sodium | 4402 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 94.0 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 770 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1689 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
