Shrimp or Crab Dip Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Shrimp or Crab Dip! Bursting with creamy, savory flavors, this hot dip combines a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, perfectly balanced by the briny sweetness of cooked shrimp or crab. Infused with garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of optional hot sauce for a subtle kick, this dip is topped with melted mozzarella or cheddar for a golden, bubbly finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for gatherings, game nights, or holiday celebrations. Serve it warm with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables, and watch it disappear in minutes! Perfect for seafood lovers, this easy appetizer is both crowd-pleasing and unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shrimp or crab (cooked and finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced thinly)
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Beat until smooth and well blended.
Stir in the cooked and finely chopped shrimp or crab, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), salt, black pepper, and sliced green onions. Mix thoroughly.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve warm with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.9 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 4079 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 105.2 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 1328 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1055 mg | 22% | |
*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.
