Description
Delectable Shrimp Dip brings coastal flavors to party tables with creamy, zesty ingredients. Guests will devour this simple yet sophisticated seafood appetizer that promises rich, memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 lb (226 g) fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsps lemon juice, fresh
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps sour cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper, cracked
- Smoked paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F, creating an optimal environment for the dip’s transformation.
- Sauté Station: In a large skillet, melt butter and quickly cook shrimp with garlic and green onions until shrimp turn pink, releasing aromatic flavors and ensuring tender seafood texture.
- Flavor Fusion: Splash lemon juice into the skillet, then integrate cream cheese, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and cohesive. Incorporate sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, blending thoroughly to create a rich, creamy consistency.
- Seasoning Refinement: Sprinkle salt and pepper throughout the mixture, adjusting taste to achieve a balanced flavor profile. Transfer the velvety mixture into a baking dish and dust with smoked paprika for depth and visual appeal.
- Baking Finale: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges bubble enticingly. Remove from oven and serve immediately with pita chips or crackers for a decadent appetizer experience.
Notes
- Shrimp Preparation Tip: Dice shrimp uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dip.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Stir cream cheese slowly over low heat to prevent separation and achieve a silky smooth consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement Hack: Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and helps cut through the richness of the creamy cheeses.
- Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed warm directly from the oven for maximum flavor and optimal cheese pull.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg