30-Minute Baked Shrimp Dip
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30-Minute Baked Shrimp Dip
Description
The shrimp are seasoned and quickly sautéed with scallions, garlic, and red bell pepper to develop a mild savory base. Cutting the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces allows them to blend evenly throughout the dip mixture. The creamy component includes softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, lemon zest and juice, cocktail sauce, white pepper, and paprika, which adds mild warmth and brightness.
After combining the shrimp and vegetables into the cheese mixture, the dip is baked until hot and slightly bubbly, creating a rich and creamy texture with tender shrimp pieces throughout. The citrus elements lift the flavor, balancing the richness and adding freshness.
This dip is intended to be served warm with baguette slices or crackers, making it suitable for sharing as a starter or snack.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup scallions white and light green parts finely chopped, green reserved for garnish (2-3 onions, aka green onions
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cocktail sauce
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided, or to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh
- Crostini baguette slices, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp by patting them dry and sprinkling each side with salt and pepper. If frozen and thawed, make sure to really pat well.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped scallions, garlic, and red bell pepper. Bring out the flavor with a pinch of salt. Saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Add the dried and seasoned shrimp in an even layer. Saute for 2 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until just pink. They will continue to cook while baking and we don’t want them overdone and chewy.
- Remove the pan from the heat and either transfer the shrimp to a cutting board or (my preference) use kitchen shears to cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, lemon juice and zest, cocktail sauce, white pepper, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. To make this easier, feel free to use a hand mixer.
- Stir the veggie and shrimp mixture into the cheese mixture until completely combined. Feel free to taste test and adjust salt levels as needed.
- Spread the mixture in a small baker. Optional: top with a sprinkle of additional mozzarella cheese (or even grated parmesan) before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and slightly golden brown. Garnish with sliced green scallions and fresh parsley as desired. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, pita bread, or crostini as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- If using pre-cooked shrimp, omit sautéing and roughly chop before folding into the dip.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 933IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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