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Cajun Hot Shrimp Dip Recipe (with Cream Cheese)

Cajun Hot Shrimp Dip Recipe with Cream Cheese! This bold and spicy hot cheese dip is packed with deep south Louisiana appeal. It's perfect for parties and game nights.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 310 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Then set a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the butter, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, and garlic in the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften.
  3. 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.)
  4. Once the vegetables are softened, add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.33cup Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 165mg (55%) Sodium 780mg (33%) Potassium 172mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 736IU (15%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 327mg (33%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.33cup
Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 780mg 33%
Potassium 172mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 736IU 15%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 327mg 33%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.