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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip

This Shrimp Scampi Dip is creamy, cheesy and delicious. Loaded with succulent shrimp, garlic, lemon zest and cheeses. This easy shrimp dip is always a crowd pleaser!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces*
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded plus more for topping**
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped plus more for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 
  2. In a 10 inch oven safe skillet*** or cast iron skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook stirring often for about 2 minutes. 
  3. Add the shrimp and season lightly with salt, pepper and cayenne. Cook stirring occasionally for about 2 - 3 minutes or until the shrimp is starting to get pink. Add the lemon juice and simmer for about a minute.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the cream cheese. Mix well until the cream cheese is well incorporated. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan and parsley and mix well to combine.
  5. With a spatula level the mixture to an even layer, Sprinkle the top with Mozzarella (I used about 2 tablespoons).
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden. Remove from the oven and garnish with extra parsley and lemon slices (optional). Serve hot with bread, crackers or crostini.

Notes

  • *I cut each shrimp into 3 pieces.**I used Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese.***I prepared this dip in a cast iron skillet and served it directly from it. If you don't have an oven safe skillet, you can transfer the dip into a 10-inch baking dish.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 348kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 213mg (71%) Sodium 771mg (32%) Potassium 128mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 850IU (17%) Vitamin C 7.5mg (8%) Calcium 310mg (31%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 348

% Daily Value*

Calories 348kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 213mg 71%
Sodium 771mg 32%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 850IU 17%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 8%
Calcium 310mg 31%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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