Hey, y'all! I try not to pick favorites when it comes to my recipes; that said, if I were to do so, this would be near the top of the list. My Cajun Shrimp Dip Recipe is, simply put, irresistible. It's easy to make and immensely flavorful. Whether you're making it to enjoy by the water, at your next dinner party, or with your family -- this is soon to be a favorite of your loved ones.
Confession: When I was testing the recipe, I literally had to force myself to stop eating this dip. It's that good, y'all.
Cajun Shrimp Dip Recipe: Easy Seafood Appetizer
The key to this recipe? The balance between the creaminess of the cheese, the flavor of the shrimp, and the bold addition of cajun/creole seasoning.
Recipe FAQ
While I enjoy several, and I suggest that you use your favorite one, I don't think that Old Bay Seasoning can be beat.
Not necessarily; that said, I like to make my dips in a cast iron skillet. Additionally, I like chopping my vegetables for dips in my food processor. It makes them uniform in size and is so much easier than chopping with a knife!
Totally up to you. You could purchase shrimp that are pre-cooked or you could choose to make the shrimp on your own. If you do, don't worry about seasoning the shrimp -- the flavor will come from the dip itself. If you are trying to save time, I think it's best to buy higher-quality, frozen, fully-cooked shrimp. Simply thaw and chop!
If you choose to cook the shrimp, you will know when they are done when they become pink in color. Don't overcook!
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The Recipe
Cajun Shrimp Dip
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp fully-cooked, deveined, tails off, chopped
- 1 bell pepper red, yellow, or orange
- ½ vidalia onion chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 block cream cheese softened
- ¾ c mayonnaise
- 2 c cheddar cheese shredded
- 6-8 oz parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cajun/creole seasoning (such as Old Bay) more to taste if desired
- chopped parsley for garnish
- chips or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Cook the shrimp if they are not already cooked. I recommend buying frozen, high-quality, fully-cooked shrimp to make the recipe easier. If you purchase those, simply thaw, remove tails, and chop. If cooking the shrimp yourself, simply cook in boiling water until the shrimp are pink in color. Do not overcook.
- Chop all vegetables: bell pepper, vidalia onion, and celery. I like to roughly chop with my food processor (don't over-pulse); however, you can chop on a cutting board with a knife.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until uniformly mixed. Pour into a seasoned cast iron skillet and spread evenly.
- Cook for roughly 30 minutes. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm. I like serving this dip with Tostitos® Scoops!® Tortilla Chips, LAY’S® Classic Potato Chips, and/or a baguette.
Nutrition
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JC
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