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.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and pesto sauce. Spread this mixture evenly onto one side of each sourdough slice.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Butter the outside surfaces of each sandwich generously.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 9

Remove from heat, slice the panini in half, and serve hot. Enjoy your Dancing Shrimp Panini!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(774.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1755.8

Total Fat 111.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 609.6mg	0%
Sodium 4402.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 94.0g	0%

Vitamin D 19.3IU	0%
Calcium 770.1mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1688.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.4%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 22.5%