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Shrimp Dip

This ultra creamy Shrimp Dip can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned shrimp! This classic party appetizer is easy to make and even easier to eat.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time6 mins
Total Time21 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chip dip, easy party recipe, holiday recipe, party appetizer, party dip, seafood dip, shrimp appetizer
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Ingredients

Baked Shrimp*

  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed (I used medium, 40-50/pound size; thaw, if frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Shrimp Dip

  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 (8 oz) container sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Heinz chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I used 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Ruffles chips for serving
  • Ritz crackers for serving

Instructions

Baked Shrimp

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Place shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet, then toss with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until fully coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Cool slightly, cut into bite sized pieces, then set aside.

Shrimp Dip

  • In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip together cream cheese, sour cream, chili sauce, salt, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Use a rubber spatula to fold in the cooked, cooled, and chopped shrimp.
  • Taste and re-season, if necessary, then eat at room temperature, or store in the fridge to chill until ready to serve**.
  • Scoop with chips/crackers of choice and enjoy!
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Notes

*I love baked shrimp for this recipe, but feel free to cook the shrimp any way you’d prefer. You can even use canned shrimp - you’ll find it in the canned goods aisle next to the tuna.
**If you’d like a hot shrimp dip, simply spread the shrimp dip into an oven safe dish, top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, then bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the dip is hot and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg