Hot Shrimp Dip

This mouthwatering good Shrimp Dip is creamy and cheesy with hints of smoky spice and big succulent pieces of shrimp.  It is one of my most popular party dips and with good reason.  The creamy cheddar, pepper jack and Old Bay seasoning really make this winning appetizer one tasty treat.

I love to serve this with Homemade Crostini, celery sticks and cucumbers rounds.  Have you tried any of my other party appetizer recipes?  Buffalo Chicken Dip, Potato Skins, Blooming Onion, and this recipe are just a few of our favorites.

How to make Hot Shrimp Dip

Start by cooking your shrimp if you have not purchased already cooked shrimp.  I have a fabulous grocery store about 20 minutes from here that steams the shrimp perfectly every time.  You can steam them, saute them or even grill them.  Then peel them and chop them up into pieces.  I usually chop each shrimp into 4 pieces.  The idea is to try and get a little bit of shrimp in every bite.

Then using a mixer combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar, pepper jack, Old Bay Seasoning, Worcestershire Sauce and hot sauce.  Once mixed remove from the mixer and fold in the cut up shrimp, garlic,  and green onions.  Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.  If desired garnish with whole shrimp and sliced green onions.

Recipe Notes and Tips

• Do you like everything with a little kick?  Swap out the Old Bay Seasoning (which is rather mild and smoky) and replace with cajun seasoning. You could also add a little finely minced jalapeno.
• This dip can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance,  cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge.  Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to  baking to bring the casserole closer to room temperature.  Don’t forget to remove the plastic wrap before baking.
• I like the medium to large shrimp for this recipe simply because they stay more moist when cooked and then baked.
• Don’t over bake this dip.  Just bake long enough to melt the cheese and brown the edges.
• For your low carb friends serve with cucumber rounds and celery sticks.

How to clean shrimp

Arrange a clean work area near the kitchen sink. You will need cold running water.  If the heads are still attached to the shrimp find the first hinge in the shell behind the eyes and cut there to remove the heads.  Fortunately most grocery stores and markets remove the heads prior to sale.

To shell the shrimp pull on the legs and the shell will begin to peel away very easily.  You can remove the tail or keep the tails on for dishes like shrimp cocktail.  Next take a small pairing knife and make a shallow cut down the center of the back to the top edge of the tail area. Now to remove the black intestine run the cool water over the back of the shrimp and rub so the vein will come out easily. Dry the shrimp with paper towels and refrigerate until ready to cook.

More shrimp recipes you will love!

• Shrimp Po Boy
• Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
• Cajun Shrimp Pasta
• Shrimp Boil Recipe
• Shrimp Salad
• Grilled Shrimp Kebabs

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