Description
Creamy, cheesy Mediterranean-style Shrimp Dip brings coastal flavors straight to your appetizer table. Loaded with succulent shrimp, tangy herbs, and melted cheese, this crowd-pleasing starter promises to elevate any gathering with its rich, zesty profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked shrimp, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Complementary Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip together cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and paprika until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate diced shrimp, thinly sliced green onions, and approximately 75% of the shredded cheese blend, reserving the remaining cheese for the topping.
- Transfer the creamy seafood mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution and smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved cheese across the top of the dip, creating a tempting golden layer.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a bubbling texture and a rich, golden-brown cheese crust.
- Remove from the oven and let the dip rest for 3-5 minutes to stabilize its temperature and consistency.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips, buttery crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Adjust spiciness by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce for those who love a kick.
- Replace regular cream cheese with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives to make the dip healthier.
- Chop shrimp into smaller pieces for more even distribution and easier dipping.
- Use fresh shrimp instead of pre-cooked for a more intense seafood flavor and tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 685 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg