Description
A creamy, bubbly shrimp dip loaded with tender shrimp, garlic, and melted cheeses, served alongside crispy golden garlic toast. This warm and savory appetizer is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for garlic toast)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic toast)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garlic toast)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for garlic toast)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink. Stir in garlic, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. Add cooked shrimp and parsley, mixing until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- For the garlic toast, combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush generously with garlic butter mixture.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve the hot shrimp dip immediately with warm garlic toast.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy variation.
- Stir in chopped green onions for added freshness.
- Substitute Gruyère or Monterey Jack for different cheese flavors.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and light sour cream.
- Avoid overbaking to prevent excess oil separation.
- Dip can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and baked before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip with toast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
