Oh yes—Baked Shrimp Dip is rich, creamy, and always the first thing to disappear at parties 🦐🧀
Warm, cheesy, and perfect with crackers or bread.
Baked Shrimp Dip
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp green onions or chives, chopped
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
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Black pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
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Extra Parmesan
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Paprika or smoked paprika
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Lightly grease a baking dish (8×8-inch or small casserole).
2️⃣ Mix the Dip
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In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, sour cream until smooth.
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Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay, pepper, and green onions.
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Fold in chopped shrimp.
3️⃣ Bake
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Spread mixture into prepared dish.
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Sprinkle with extra Parmesan or paprika if desired.
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Bake 25–30 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
4️⃣ Serve Warm
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Best Dippers
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Crackers
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Toasted baguette slices
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Tortilla chips
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Celery sticks
Tips
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Chop shrimp finely for the best texture
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Don’t overbake—keep it creamy
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Fresh shrimp gives best flavor, but frozen (thawed) works great
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Can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving
Variations
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Spicy: add diced jalapeño or hot sauce
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Southern-style: add a splash of Worcestershire
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Lighter: use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
If you want, I can also give a cold shrimp dip, a cajun-style version, or a slow-cooker party version.