Hot Shrimp Dip

Indulge in the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this creamy, cheesy Hot Shrimp Dip—a delectable appetizer that’s perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights in. Featuring succulent, lightly sautéed shrimp folded into a rich blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a medley of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, this dip is elevated with a zesty touch of lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of heat from hot sauce and paprika. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection in just 20 minutes, it’s irresistibly smooth and savory with a satisfying hint of spice. Garnished with fresh green onions and served alongside a platter of crackers, baguette slices, or chips, this seafood dip will disappear in minutes. Ideal for shrimp lovers and fans of warm, cheesy dips, it’s a quick and easy recipe that makes entertaining effortless!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound (peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped) raw shrimp
• 8 ounces (softened) cream cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (divided) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) hot sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 sliced (for garnish) green onions
• 1 package (for serving) crackers, baguette slices, or chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.

Step 2

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped shrimp for 2–3 minutes until just opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, hot sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.

Step 4

Gently fold the cooked shrimp into the cheese mixture until well combined.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 7

Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm with crackers, baguette slices, or chips for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1259.1 grams (1259.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3871

Total Fat 318.80g	409%
Saturated Fat 101.10g	506%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 1528mg	509%
Sodium 5303mg	231%
Total Carbohydrate 96.00g	35%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 17.90g
Protein 173.70g	347%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1829mg	141%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 430mg	9%

*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: 72.7%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 9.7%