Cajun Hot Shrimp Dip Recipe (with Cream Cheese)
Cajun Hot Shrimp Dip with Cream Cheese is a decadent yet easy appetizer recipe that's quick to throw together and disappears in no time. This Louisiana speciality is sure to become your new favorite snack!
Servings: 10
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound small raw shrimp (popcorn shrimp for less chopping)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- ½ sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (Creole seasoning)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons Louisiana hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Then set a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the butter, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, and garlic in the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften.
- If using “popcorn” shrimp there is no need to chop it. However, if you are using larger shrimp, roughly chop into small ½ inch pieces. (Small enough to scoop up on crackers.)
- Once the vegetables are softened, add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, scallions, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir until the cream cheese, and shredded cheese melts into a thick sauce. Turn off the heat.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are bubbly. Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, potato chips, or cut vegetables.
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Notes
Don't Have An Oven-Safe Skillet? Prepare the dip on the stovetop using any skillet. Then transfer it to a 9 X 9 inch baking dish before placing in the oven.
- Storing Leftovers - After baking, let the dip cool before wrapping and storing in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 3 days.
- Freezing - I do not recommend attempting to freeze it. The molten cheese does not thaw and reheat well.
- Reheating - Rewarm it in the oven for 15-20 minutes or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes on 50% power. Stir and continue to microwave until warmed throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 1mg