Description
Spicy Louisiana Shrimp Dip brings Southern charm straight to your appetizer table with zesty flavors that dance across your palate. Creamy, bold, and packed with Gulf Coast spirit, this dip turns snack time into a celebration of Louisiana’s culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup green onions
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, creating the perfect environment for this zesty seafood appetizer.
- Sizzle 1 pound of shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until they transform from gray to vibrant pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Grab a mixing bowl and whip 1 cup cream cheese with ½ cup sour cream until your mixture becomes silky smooth.
- Introduce 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder to your creamy base.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, stirring until all ingredients dance together harmoniously.
- Gently fold your perfectly cooked shrimp into the cheesy mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly to guarantee consistent heating.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25 minutes until the top becomes golden and edges bubble with excitement.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld before serving with crispy chips or crackers.
Notes
- Choose medium or large shrimp for the best texture and flavor in the dip.
- Drain excess liquid from cooked shrimp to prevent a watery consistency in your final dish.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Neufchâtel cheese.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on your personal spice tolerance, starting with less and tasting as you mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg