Description
This Spicy Louisiana-Style Shrimp Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and boldly seasoned appetizer featuring juicy shrimp and Cajun spices—perfect for game day or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped shrimp and Cajun seasoning, cooking for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Stir in cooked shrimp mixture, most of the shredded cheeses, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- Serve warm with toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or celery sticks.
Notes
- Use frozen shrimp if needed—just thaw and pat dry before cooking.
- Adjust the spice level with more or less Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
- Prepare a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or microwave smaller portions for 1–2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
