Description
This Garlic Shrimp Dip is a creamy, savory appetizer featuring tender shrimp tossed in a mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, and Parmesan, infused with garlic and lemon juice, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, it’s delicious served warm with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
Seasonings and Dairy
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
Instructions
- Preheat oven and heat oil: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp.
- Cook shrimp: Add the chopped shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds on each side until they turn pink and are just cooked through, taking care not to overcook.
- Combine ingredients: Reduce the heat to medium-low, then mix in minced garlic, kosher salt, coarse black pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella cheese, and lemon juice. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Add Parmesan and bake: Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the mixture. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the dip is bubbling and the top is browned and golden.
- Serve: Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy the dip with your choice of crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For best results, use cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a smooth dip consistency.
- To make peeling and deveining shrimp easier, buy fresh or thawed shrimp and use kitchen shears or a small paring knife.
- If you prefer a milder dip, reduce the amount of garlic or swap for garlic powder.
- This dip can be prepared ahead up to the combining step and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- Substitute mozzarella with Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp Dip, shrimp appetizer, creamy shrimp dip, baked shrimp dip, party dip, seafood dip
