Shrimp Dip Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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By: Becky Hardin

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Shrimp Dip is the best party appetizer ever! This baked dip is a hot, cheesy twist on classic shrimp co*cktail, with plenty of creamy ingredients, cheese, co*cktail sauce, and of course, shrimp! It’s such an easy dip recipe for any party.

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What’s in This Shrimp Dip Recipe?

This baked dip is made with shrimp, co*cktail sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, mayo, and green onion!

  • Low-Fat Cream Cheese: Makes this dip thick and creamy.
  • Low-Fat Sour Cream: Adds a delicious tangy flavor.
  • Light Mayonnaise: Makes this dip rich.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: Adds a creamy, cheesy element.
  • co*cktail Sauce: Adds an acidic, tomatoey note with a hint of spice!
  • Green Onion: Adds a pop of color and freshness.
  • Cooked Shrimp: The easiest way to cook these shrimp is to sauté them for a few minutes in a pan or cook them in an air fryer.

Note: The shrimp should be fully cooked before adding it into the mix. You can buy pre-cooked/frozen shrimp for this recipe to make it simple.

Variations on Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip

For an even richer, more indulgent dip, use full-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. You can also swap out the shrimp meat for cooked crab meat or imitation crab meat.

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What is shrimp dip made of?

This dip is made from a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo mixed with co*cktail sauce, cheese, and cooked shrimp to create a hot, creamy version of shrimp co*cktail.

How long does shrimp dip last in the fridge?

This dip will keep well for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

How many calories are in shrimp dip?

A single serving of this dip contains 354 calories.

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How to Store

Store leftover dip covered tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I do not recommend freezing this dip.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this tasty dip with pita chips, bagel chips, wonton chips, or tortilla chips. Basically, any of your favorite chips will do. You could also serve with hearty crackers, toasted skillet bread, or even some veggie sticks.

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Recipe

Shrimp Dip Recipe

4.34 from 36 votes

Author: Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 20 minutes minutes

Total: 25 minutes minutes

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Hot, cheesy Shrimp Dip is such an easy recipe for any party.

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces low-fat cream cheese (2 bricks)
  • 1 cup low-fat sour cream
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup co*cktail sauce
  • ¾ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 cups cooked shrimp meat peeled and deveined; tails cut off

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.

  • Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and mozzarella in a high powered blender or food processor. Pulse until combined and creamy.

    16 ounces low-fat cream cheese, 1 cup low-fat sour cream, ½ cup light mayonnaise, 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese

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  • Pour into a large bowl and stir in the co*cktail sauce and green onions.

    1 cup co*cktail sauce, ¾ cup chopped green onion

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  • Stir in the shrimp. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with a bit more shredded cheese if desired.

    2 cups cooked shrimp meat

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  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully heated through and melty.

  • Serve with pita chips, bagel chips, or wonton chips. Or tortilla chips. Basically, your favorite chips :)

Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!

Becky’s tips

  • Note: The shrimp should be fully cooked before adding it into the mix. You can buy pre-cooked/frozen shrimp for this recipe to make it simple.
  • Feel free to chop up the shrimp into bite-sized pieces or use small salad shrimp.

Storage:Store shrimp dip tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) Protein: 24g (48%) Fat: 21g (32%) Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 160mg (53%) Sodium: 863mg (38%) Potassium: 493mg (14%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 11g (12%) Vitamin A: 854IU (17%) Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 316mg (32%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

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FAQs

What is shrimp dip made of? ›

Some little pink shrimp (they're sustainable and sweet), some cream cheese, a touch of mayo, a little lemon, some chopped herbs, a dash of hot sauce and presto!

What is Chinese shrimp sauce made of? ›

Shrimp paste or prawn sauce is a fermented condiment commonly used in Southeast Asian and Coastal Chinese cuisines. It is primarily made from finely crushed shrimp or krill mixed with salt, and then fermented for several weeks.

How to make shrimp juicy? ›

We already know that a salt and baking soda brine improves the texture and juiciness of shrimp, but adding a little sugar to the mix can help encourage better, faster browning and caramelization once they hit the heat.

What is dip sauce made of? ›

Dips are typically made by combining a fat, such as sour cream or mayonnaise, with an acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice. Flavorings, such as herbs, spices, or vegetables, are then added to the mixture. The dips can be either smooth or chunky in texture and can be served either cold or hot.

What is the difference between shrimp paste and shrimp sauce? ›

Shrimp paste contains ground-up fermented shrimp and salt. It goes by a number of names, including prawn sauce, shrimp sauce, gapi, kapi, trassi or bagoong. Some imported shrimp pastes may have preservatives added as well, but most of the brands packaged and sold in North America contain only these two ingredients.

Is shrimp paste real shrimp? ›

It's a purple-brown condiment made by mixing krill (tiny shrimp-like crustaceans) with salt and leaving them to ferment. The resulting mixture is then dried and ground into a dense and sticky paste that's the consistency of almond butter or coarse pâté.

What to dip your shrimp in? ›

Since grilled shrimp cooks in mere minutes, spend a little time making a spectacular sauce to toss with them or serve alongside.
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