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Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Spinach Dip
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Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Spinach Dip

Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Spinach Dip combines sautéed shrimp with a mix of frozen chopped and creamed spinach, blended cheeses including Havarti, cream cheese, and Parmesan, then baked until hot and bubbly. The dip offers a rich, creamy texture with savory seafood flavor and a mild hint of garlic and red pepper flakes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 oz spinach thawed, frozen, chopped
  • 9 oz creamed spinach thawed, frozen
  • 8-10 oz Shrimp thawed if frozen
  • 1 TBSP oil or butter
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed and minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 8 oz havarti cheese freshly grated
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Thaw spinach as desired. I heated mine using the microwave but you can also leave in the fridge overnight to defrost. Easy peasy!
  3. Squeeze frozen chopped spinach to remove excess moisture then combine with creamed spinach.
  4. Bring an 8-12 inch cast iron skillet to medium-high heat, then sauté onion in 1 TBSP butter or oil, adding minced garlic towards the end to prevent burning.
  5. Add the shrimp and sauté for a few additional minutes until the shrimp turn opaque.
  6. Season with salt and reduce heat to lowest setting.
  7. Add your spinach and cheeses (including cream cheese) and mix well.
  8. Re-season to taste if desired.
  9. Top with extra cheese if desired (a little extra cheese is always welcome around here!) then add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until dip is hot and bubbly.
  11. Serve with an assortment of veggies, tortilla chips, and/or pita wedges for dipping.

Notes

  • This dip can be prepared in any pan and transferred to a baking dish if a cast iron skillet is unavailable.
  • Enhance the topping by sprinkling extra freshly grated cheese such as Mozzarella, Gouda, or Gruyere before baking.
  • Serve with fresh vegetables, tortilla chips, or pita wedges to accommodate different dipping preferences.
  • Ensure excess moisture is squeezed from frozen spinach to prevent a watery dip.

Nutrition Information

Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Potassium 198mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 5286IU (106%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 233mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 434mg 18%
Potassium 198mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 5286IU 106%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 233mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

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