Cajun Shrimp Dip

5 from 1 vote

Cajun shrimp dip is a creamy, cheesy dip flavored with chunks of succulent shrimp and the perfect touch of Cajun spice. Serve this crowd-pleasing appetizer with pita chips or veggie sticks to wow your guests!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Ashley Boyd

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Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese cubed
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella
¼ cup shredded parmesan
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small red bell pepper seeded and chopped
½ medium yellow onion chopped
3 green onion stalks chopped, plus more for garnish
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, chopped into 1-inch pieces, leave 3 shrimp whole for garnish if desired
3 cloves garlic minced
3 teaspoons homemade Cajun seasoning or store-bought, divided use
Chips or veggie sticks for serving

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning with an electric hand mixer or wooden spoon. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and green onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, shrimp, and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Do not overcook the shrimp! Set the 3 whole shrimp aside.
Pour the shrimp mixture into the bowl with the cheese mixture and mix until combined. Pour the dip back into the cast-iron skillet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and bubbly around the edges.
Garnish the dip with the reserved 3 whole shrimp and chopped green onions. Serve with chips or veggies for dipping.

Notes

Medium or large peeled and deveined shrimp work great for this recipe. Chop the shrimp into about 1-inch pieces. If using small salad shrimp, there is no need to chop them.
Throw in some extra veggies like corn, celery, broccoli, or spinach.
No cream cheese? Substitute Greek yogurt, marscapone, or ricotta.
This dip can be prepared (do not bake) a day in advance, wrapped in plastic wrap, and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. If baking the dip cold, add 5 to 10 minutes to the cooking time.
Leftover cajun shrimp dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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