Shrimp and Water Chestnut Dip
Creamy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, this Shrimp and Water Chestnut Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties or cozy gatherings. Featuring tender, chopped shrimp and the delightful crunch of water chestnuts, this baked dip combines the luxurious creaminess of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream with savory hints of Parmesan, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of heat from hot sauce. It’s quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep before bubbling to golden perfection in the oven. Perfectly paired with crackers or crisp veggies, this warm, seafood-inspired appetizer is sure to be the centerpiece of your snack table. Serve it fresh from the oven, garnished with vibrant green onions, for a dip that delivers both texture and bold flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp, chopped
- 0.5 cup Canned water chestnuts, diced
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced thinly
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- optional Crackers or vegetables for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Gently fold in the chopped shrimp, diced water chestnuts, and 1 tablespoon of sliced green onions.
Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and lightly golden.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.
Serve warm with crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.8 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.6 g | 343% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 879 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 2905 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 84.2 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 648 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1105 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
