Cajun Shrimp Dip
Looking for the perfect seafood dip/appetizer? Look no further than this delicious, easy-to-make 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
- 2 tablespoon cajun/creole seasoning (such as Old Bay) more to taste if desired
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 26gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 784mgPotassium: 308mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1002IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 503mgIron: 1mg
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