Cajun Hot Shrimp Dip Recipe with Cream Cheese! This bold and spicy hot cheese dip is packed with deep south Louisiana appeal. It's perfect for parties and game nights.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Sommer Collier
Ingredients
1poundsmall raw shrimp(popcorn shrimp for less chopping)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Then set a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Add the butter, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, and garlic in the skillet. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften.
If using “popcorn” shrimp there is no need to chop it. However, if you are using larger shrimp, roughly chop into small ½ inch pieces. (Small enough to scoop up on crackers.)
Once the vegetables are softened, add the shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, scallions, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir until the cream cheese, and shredded cheese melts into a thick sauce. Turn off the heat.
Sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are bubbly. Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, potato chips, or cut vegetables.
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Notes
Don't Have An Oven-Safe Skillet? Prepare the dip on the stovetop using any skillet. Then transfer it to a 9 X 9 inch baking dish before placing in the oven.