These six-ingredient Shrimp Parmesan Sandwiches take just 10 minutes to prepare. Spaghetti tossed with marinara, popcorn shrimp, mozzarella and Parmesan are piled between slices of crusty garlic bread — a simple and satisfying meatless meal for Lent or any night of the week.
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Do you change your meals during Lent? In parts of the country Friday fish frys are a beloved tradition, but you don’t need to wait for a fry to enjoy a terrific seafood dinner. These Shrimp Parmesan Sandwiches were a hit at my table — even the baby enjoyed a deconstructed version.
Family-friendly and easy to assemble, these sandwiches combine spaghetti with marinara, popcorn shrimp and two kinds of cheese tucked into crusty garlic bread. They’re ideal for a quick meatless Friday or any time you want a fun, portable twist on comfort food.
If you love Chicken Parmesan, you’ll recognize the flavors here. Instead of a breaded chicken cutlet, this sandwich uses popcorn shrimp, and instead of separate sides, the spaghetti and garlic bread become the sandwich base. The result is an easy, hand-held version of a familiar favorite.
Shrimp is often a good first seafood for kids; its familiar texture and flavor make it more approachable than some other options. I compare popcorn shrimp to chicken nuggets when introducing it to little ones, and they usually take to it right away. If you’re trying new foods with picky eaters, a gentle “one bite” rule can help: require one bite, and if they don’t like it now, they can try it again later.
Want to save time? Cook extra pasta earlier in the week and refrigerate it for these sandwiches. Reusing leftovers makes Friday dinner effortless and delicious.
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Shrimp Parmesan Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 26 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 20- ounce loaves of frozen garlic bread
- 12 ounces SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Prepare spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
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Toss pasta in a large bowl with half of the marinara sauce.
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Bake the garlic bread and cook the popcorn shrimp according to package directions.
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Cut each loaf of garlic bread into four equal pieces to make eight sandwich slices total.
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Top half of the garlic bread slices with a portion of the spaghetti. Add extra marinara over the pasta if desired.
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Divide the mozzarella evenly over the spaghetti, then add popcorn shrimp and sprinkle with Parmesan.
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Top each sandwich with the remaining slice of garlic bread and serve warm.
Nutrition
If you’re looking to add more shrimp to the weekly rotation, try simple preparations and pairings that appeal to the whole family. These Shrimp Parmesan Sandwiches are an easy, flavorful way to enjoy seafood with familiar components everyone will recognize and love.