Baked Shrimp Dip
Dec 28, 2019, Updated Nov 12, 2023
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Hot, garlicky, cheesy, and super creamy Baked Shrimp Dip perfect for a New Year’s Eve party or Game Day gathering. This makes a delicious hot appetizer that your guests will devour in seconds.
Create an impressive seafood platter or party board by including this shrimp dip with my delicious crab artichoke dip and smoked salmon dip.
Kick off your party with this irresistible baked shrimp dip. Take out the pita chips, my air fryer garlic bread, veggie sticks, and homemade cheese crackers, and dig in!
Why I Love This Baked Shrimp Dip Recipe
- Crowd-Pleaser: Packed with shrimp, various cheeses, garlic, and seasonings, this dip is baked to bubbly perfection, making it a hit at any gathering.
- Rich and Flavorful: The combination of creamy texture, zesty lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, herbs, and hot sauce creates a rich and delicious flavor.
- Convenient Preparation: This family-favorite dip is not only tasty but also easy to make, requiring just one dish for preparation.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Medium Shrimp: You’ll need a pound of shrimp.
- Cream Cheese, softened: Creates a rich, creamy base.
- Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt: Adds tanginess and smooth texture.
- Mayonnaise: Enhances the creaminess and provides a slight tang.
- Shredded Mozzarella: Melts for a gooey, cheesy texture.
- Grated Parmesan: Offers sharp, savory flavor.
- Minced Garlic: Brings bold, aromatic touch.
- Old Bay Seasoning: Adds a unique spice blend for depth.
- Hot Sauce: Optional
- Salt & Black Pepper: Simple seasoning to enhance the overall flavors.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a bright, citrusy zing.
- Chopped Fresh Parsley: Fresh flavor and garnish.
- To Serve: Veggies, pita chips, or crackers as accompaniments.
How To Make This Baked Shrimp Dip
- First, you want to cook the shrimp. If you want inspiration, I suggest using this easy and delicious Lemon Herb Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe. Then, let the shrimp cool a bit before chopping them up into pieces.
- Combine the ingredients. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt (or sour cream), shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, and seasonings. Please ensure that the cream cheese is softened, otherwise, it will be a bit of a challenge to whip everything together.
- Stir in the shrimp and bake. Add the diced shrimp to the cheesy mixture; stir and mix until everything is completely incorporated and transfer the shrimp mixture to a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve. Remove from oven and serve immediately with veggies, pita chips, crackers, etc.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Experiment with Seasonings: Don’t hesitate to switch up the flavors by adding various seasonings, spices, or herbs to suit your taste.
- Incorporate Vegetables: Adding baby spinach or chopped bell peppers can introduce a fresh, colorful twist to the dip.
- Alternative Options: If shrimp isn’t available or preferred, consider substituting it with crab or diced ham for a different yet equally delicious flavor profile.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare this dip a day ahead (up to 24 hours), just cover it and keep it in the refrigerator. Take it out 30 minutes before baking to let it reach near room temperature.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350˚F oven for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
I highly recommend serving this dip with my wonton chips, my air fryer potato chips, or these fantastic bagel chips. For a lighter option, grab these air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites, and arrange some broccoli florets and veggie sticks around the bowl with the shrimp dip.
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Baked Shrimp Dip
Indulge in this warm Baked Shrimp Dip made with a blend of garlicky, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy flavors, making it the perfect appetizer for game days and parties.
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, and cooked
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream, or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 4 cloves of garlic
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, or to taste
- hot sauce, to taste, optional
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350˚F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish. 8×8 works great.
- Cook the shrimp. In a skillet, cook the shrimp in a tablespoon of cooking oil for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until pink on all sides. Let cool for a bit and coarsely chop.
- Combine the ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, Old Bay seasonings, hot sauce (if using), salt, pepper, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and the chopped shrimp. Mix and stir until thoroughly incorporated.
- Bake. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and serve. Remove the shrimp dip from the oven and garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve hot or warm with veggies, pita chips, crackers, etc.
Notes
- Feel free to play with the dip’s flavors by mixing in different herbs, spices, or seasonings to match your preferences.
- Introduce more flavors and texture by mixing in veggies like baby spinach or chopped bell peppers.
- If you’re out of shrimp or prefer something else, try using crab or diced ham for a tasty and different twist.
- This dip can be made up to a day in advance. Just cover and store it in the fridge. Before baking, let it sit out for 30 minutes to reach room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Delicious new dip to try for a pot luck dinner or weekend get together with friends!
We love a good hot cheesy dip but adding the shrimp was an excellent touch!
Yum! Deliciousness! I am sure that my family will thank you for this recipe!
This Baked Shrimp Dip looks incredibly delicious!
I did a test run before game day and it was awesome! This will be great for the party
Yummy – perfect recipe for Super Bowl Sunday!
Perfect for the big ball game coming up! My family would love it.
This is fantastic. We’re making it again this weekend for GAME DAY!
I made this dip on NYE and my family and I loved it. I will be making it again!!
Looks delicious.