Shrimp Dip Recipe
This hot shrimp dip is the perfect party and game-day appetizer that goes well with crackers, fresh veggies, or bread. It's easy to make and so flavorful with a touch of Cajun, yum.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, (thawed, peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese, (softened)
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest from one lemon
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 oz freshly shredded cheddar cheese, (divided)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, garlic salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Old Bay seasoning until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped shrimp and 1¾ cups of shredded cheddar cheese (3.5 oz). Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or longer until bubbly.
- Let it cool down for a few minutes. Then, stir it before serving to help thicken up the sauce.
Notes
(Optional) For a golden brown top layer: You can broil for about 2 minutes. Watch it carefully to avoid burning.
Storage: Transfer the leftover to an airtight container. Properly stored, the leftover can last 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 585mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 599IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 0.2mg
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