Cajun Shrimp Dip Recipe
A rich and flavorful Cajun Shrimp Dip Recipe prepared with shrimp, cream cheese, cheddar, parmesan, peppers, onions, and Creole seasoning—baked until golden and bubbly.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bell pepper yellow, red, or orange, finely diced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 stalks celery finely diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 6 ounces parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound shrimp deveined, cooked, tails removed, and roughly chopped
- Parsley roughly chopped, for garnish
- Crackers chips, or bread, for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven:
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish with baking spray and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until softened and lightly golden.
Prepare the cheese mixture:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the cubed cream cheese, mayonnaise, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and all of the parmesan cheese. Stir with a spatula until the cream cheese has softened and the mixture is blended.
Season and add shrimp:
- Incorporate the Creole seasoning, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Fold in the chopped shrimp gently until evenly distributed.
Assemble the dip:
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake:
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbling around the edges and golden on top.
Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with crackers, bread, or chips.
Notes
To prepare this Cajun Shrimp Dip Recipe gluten free, ensure that the Creole seasoning, hot sauce, and mayonnaise are certified gluten free. Serve with gluten-free crackers, chips, or toasted bread substitutes.