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Baked Shrimp Dip (A Definite Crowd-Pleaser!)

January 9, 2018 by Susanne 11 Comments

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This recipe for Baked Shrimp Dip will make you the hero of any party or game day. Made with savory shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese this recipe is always a crowd pleaser!

Serving shrimp is always a big hit at parties. I mean everyone loves shrimp right? However, it can become expensive if you’re feeding a big crowd. By cutting up shrimp and using it to make this dip I was able to create an elegant and impressive appetizer with out breaking my budget.

To make this dip you will need to defrost a pound of peeled deveined shrimp. To do this I simply placed the frozen shrimp in a colander under warm water for a few minutes. Once the shrimp is thawed I pat it dry with a paper towel to eliminate any extra moisture so the shrimp doesn’t become rubbery when cooked.

How to make Baked Shrimp Dip:

To make this shrimp dip begin by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.

Then add the shrimp into the hot skillet and cook until shrimp firm and pink.

Once the shrimp are cooked set them aside cool. Once cooked chop the shrimp into small pieces.

Next, in a medium bowl mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, parmesan, mozzarella, garlic and parsley together.

Cut the tails off the cooled shrimp and discard.

Next, chop the shrimp into small pieces

Then, add the chopped shrimp into cream cheese mixture and combine.

Finally, transfer to a small baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

 

I served this with crackers, but you could serve it with

  • Toast points,
  • Pita Chips
  • Melba Toast
  • or even Tortilla Chips

This recipe will make about 12 servings so it’s perfect for a small gathering. If you are feeding a big group double the ingredients and bake in a shallow dish like a pie plate.

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne

Looking for more great appetizers? 

Poppy Seed Chicken Dip

Bacon and Chive Cheeseball

Sweet and Spicy Sausages 

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Baked Shrimp Dip

This recipe for Baked Shrimp Dip will make you the hero of the party. Made with savory shrimp and tons of delicious gooey cheese this recipe is always a crown pleaser! 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Susanne Susanne Eagan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 a lemon juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crackers or pita chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree
  2. Heat a large skillet and olive oil over medium high heat
  3. Add garlic and shrimp to skillet and season with salt and pepper cook shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes or until firm and pink. Then set the shrimp aside to cool the chop into small pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together lemon juice and zest, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, parmesan, and parsley. Stir in chopped shrimp and season with more salt and pepper.

  5. Transfer Mixture into a small baking dish and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden
  6. Garnish with more fresh chopped parsley and serve with crackers or pita chips

Looking for more great shrimp recipes? 

 


Garlic Parmesan Shrimp 

 


Garlic Butter Shrimp 

 

Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta 

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  1. Miz Helen

    February 12, 2018 at 12:11 am

    5 stars
    I just pinned your delicious Baked Shrimp Dip! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon
    Miz Helen

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  2. Chris

    August 29, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    Can I start with cooked shrimp and save a step?

    Reply
    • Susanne

      September 2, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      Chris, You can absolutely start this dip with cooked shrimp. Thanks for asking! Susanne

      Reply
  3. Melissa

    October 14, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    Where does the cream cheese come in …..

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    • Susanne

      October 16, 2019 at 12:44 am

      The cream cheese is added in step four. Thanks for checking out this recipe! Susanne

      Reply
  4. Jc martin

    December 9, 2019 at 11:28 pm

    Do you use shredded Parmesan cheese? Or the Parmesan cheese that comes in the shaker bottle (like what you put on spaghetti)?

    Reply
    • Susanne

      December 10, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      You’ll want to use shredded Parmesan cheese. The version that comes in the can will be too dry and won’t melt to a creamy consistency for the dip.

      Susanne

      Reply
  5. Jean

    December 29, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    Can you make this a day ahead?

    Reply
    • Susanne

      December 29, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Yes! Just pop it back in the oven to heat through then serve.

      Susanne

      Reply
  6. Terri

    November 30, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    Can I use crab meat instead of shrimp?

    Reply
  7. Nancy

    December 28, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    I’m going to use leg crab meat that’s all I have at the moment in the fridge. I think a pound of shrimp takes up a different kind of space in the dip than Crab meat so I think 8 ounces of crab meat will be more than plenty.

    Reply

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