Shrimp Scampi Dip
One of the best (and easiest) dips I’ve ever had, baked to absolute creamy, cheesy perfection!
If I had to choose between shrimp scampi pasta versus this shrimp scampi dip, I choose this dip hands down every single time. No questions asked.
Because, really, the pasta form doesn’t even come close to this.
You get tons of cheesiness and creaminess that you just don’t get in the pasta. Plus, finger foods always taste better.
Just be sure to have some extra bread slices for dipping. We ran out of bread and had to make an immediate grocery store run so that we can finish this dip!
Shrimp Scampi Dip
One of the best dips I’ve ever had, baked to absolute creamy, cheesy perfection!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- ¼ cup white wine*
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bring to a simmer; remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, 1/4 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and golden, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
*Chicken stock can be used for white wine as a non-alcoholic substitute.
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Can this be made ahead?
Question: Can I use fully-cooked thawed from frozen shrimp in this dip?
Unbelievably delicious! I used frozen Gortons shrimp scampi because I already had it in the freezer and holy moly it worked out perfectly. Thanks for this recipe it will be a regular! PS I made garlic bread to eat with it so good!
Made this for Christmas Eve.
My family loved it and everyone wants the recipe!
Your recipes never disappoint.
Thank you (again)!
Can it be made ahead and put in refrigerator then heated before eating.
My Family loved this so much I’ve put a special occasion and holiday only ban so I’m not making it all the time! It’s always a special treat everyone looks forward to. Tastes amazing!
I have made this a couple times and everyone raves about it. I have added more shrimp than the recipe calls for and breadcrumbs to the top when I cook it. Love this recipe and thanks for sharing it with us.
Can this be frozen and saved??
Love this recipe. Wondering if I could use it as a base for a Seafood Spaghetti Pie. Also adding some crabmeat.
Would love your input!!
I made this recipe many times and it is always a hit. Follow it exactly and it never been soupy. I’m planning on making it for a girls golf trip. I have to make it at home first. Can I freeze it and the reheat when we arrive. Not planning on eating it until the 2nd night when we are having heavy apps for dinner. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I doubled this recipe using half shrimp and half crab and took to a potluck. It was very well received, and I was asked by several people for the recipe.
This was absolutely delicious. Took this to dinner at a friends house, everyone was oohing and aahing over the flavor.
Not a review. A question. Is there a way to make this dip in a crockpot? Looking for tasty appetizer that I can just assemble and let go…..
I do it as crockpot all the time! I follow the step for the shrimp prep and then put everything in the crock pot. It doesn’t get the nice bubbly cheese on top, but it’s still delicious!
loved it so much, One Q, you show a dip , looks like Mexican dip on your ( more about me profile page) What is in under, couldn’t find it on your site. I’ve had one with sausage that was incredible at a get together, but can’s find one as good. Ah, you Chicken Piccata was great.
Regards, Douglas
Like all of your recipes I have tried … absolutely delicious! Followed exactly as written and not “soupy” whatsoever. My husband LOVES it
Thanks Chungah, you’ve done it again This dip is fantastic! Everyone loved it. Next time I will omit the layer of mozzarella cheese on top because it’s too messy for a party and will leave out the salt. There is enough salt in the cheese.
This recipe is sooooo good! It’s a recipe that I’m requested to bring at almost every family gathering. You can’t go wrong with this one at all!
Amazing and impressed my friends. Can I make it the day before and bake day of serving?
Made this for a cocktail party. A big hit. Would make again
This dip is absolutely amazing. I made it for the first time and it was gone in 20 minutes! My family asks for it all the time now.