Southern-Style Shrimp Dip

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Southern-Style Shrimp Dip 🍤🔥

Creamy, spicy, and packed with bold flavor, this Southern-Style Shrimp Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for game day, parties, or any gathering. Serve it warm with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for the ultimate indulgence!

Ingredients

1 lb small shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped (or use pre-cooked shrimp)

8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced

2 green onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional for heat)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp hot sauce (like Crystal or Tabasco)
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp Old Bay seasoning

Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter or olive oil (for cooking shrimp)

For Serving:

Baguette slices, crackers, or tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Prepare the Shrimp

If using raw shrimp, heat butter/oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add shrimp, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook 2-3 minutes until pink. Chop into small pieces.
If using pre-cooked shrimp, chop and skip cooking.

2. Mix the Dip

In a bowl, beat cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream until smooth.

Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, Worcestershire, hot sauce, smoked paprika, Old Bay, jalapeño (if using), and green onions.
Fold in the cooked shrimp.

3. Bake

Transfer to a greased baking dish (or a cast-iron skillet for presentation).

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.

4. Garnish & Serve

Top with extra green onions, a dash of paprika, or a squeeze of lemon.
Serve hot with toasted bread, crackers, or veggie sticks.

Tips for the Best Dip

🔥 Spice it up: Add extra jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne for more heat.
🧀 Cheesy twist: Swap cheddar for pepper jack or Gouda.
🍤 Make ahead: Assemble the dip (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight—just bake before serving.

This creamy, savory, Southern-style dip is guaranteed to disappear fast! Want a crab version? Swap shrimp for lump crabmeat. 😋

Enjoy! Let me know if you’d like adjustments for a lighter or dairy-free version.