Description
Spicy Louisiana Shrimp Dip brings zesty Southern charm straight to your game day spread. Creamy, bold flavors dance with tender shrimp, making this crowd-pleasing appetizer your new party favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb shrimp
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook 1 pound shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn completely pink and reach 145°F internal temperature.
- Transfer shrimp to a cutting board and let them cool for 5 minutes. Chop the shrimp into small, bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
- Take a large mixing bowl and add 8 ounces softened cream cheese. Blend with ½ cup sour cream and ½ cup mayonnaise using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Incorporate 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder into the cream cheese base. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings.
- Gently fold the chopped shrimp into the seasoned cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the dip.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top for added color and freshness.
- Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding. For a warm version, bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes until the dip is hot and slightly bubbly.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in your dip.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to match your preferred spice level, tasting as you go.
- Chop the shrimp into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the creamy base.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt, and use low-fat mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg