Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip Recipe
This Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip combines succulent shrimp with creamy cheeses, garlic, and a hint of spice, baked to perfection and served warm as an irresistible appetizer. It’s perfect for parties or cozy nights in, pairing wonderfully with toasted bread rounds, crackers, or chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dip Base
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs, divided
Shrimp Scampi
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For Serving
- Toasted bread rounds, crackers, or chips for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the cleaned shrimp to the skillet. Season with half of the kosher salt and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Pour in the white wine and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate and flavors to meld. Stir in half of the chopped parsley and lemon zest. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the dip base: In a medium bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, remaining kosher salt, and the remaining parsley. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the dip: Fold the cooked shrimp and any pan juices into the cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix the remaining Parmesan cheese with the panko breadcrumbs. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and stir it into the breadcrumb mixture to create a crunchy topping.
- Bake the dip: Transfer the shrimp and cheese mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumb topping evenly over the surface. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm with toasted bread rounds, crackers, or chips for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dip.
- You can substitute the white wine with chicken broth or lemon juice if preferred.
- For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes slightly.
- Use fresh parsley for the best color and flavor, but dried can be used in a pinch, about 1 tablespoon dried.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven.
