What are you serving for the holidays? How about my Shrimp Scampi dip? It’s easy to make and will wow your friends and family!
There’s something magical about a hot dip. It’s something we never make at home and save for those special occasions out at our favorite restaurants. Why is that? If you think it’s too hard to make or takes too much time, have I got news for you.
My Shrimp Scampi Dip is not only easy to make but so cheesy and delicious, you’re guests will be begging for the recipe!
If you’d like to kick things up a notch at your next tailgate party, this would be a great way to get everyone’s attention. I mean everybody loves dips and who doesn’t love cheese and shrimp?
If you love this dip, make sure to try my Maryland Hot Crab Dip.
Ingredients to make Shrimp Scampi Dip
Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Shrimp Scampi Dip. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.
Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.
It’s really easy to vary the dip by swapping out the type of cheese you use or the star of the dip. Try using crab, lobster, or your favorite roasted vegetable.
This is a very versatile dip and will be your go-to appetizer for entertaining. Just remember to have enough on hand. Your guests are going to love it!
Serve up this delicious dip with your favorite bread, crackers, or flatbread.
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Shrimp Scampi Dip
Ingredients
- ¾ lb medium sized shrimp
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic fine chop
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine optional
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons heavy mayonnaise
- ½ cup extra sharp cheddar white cheddar – shredded
- 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley -finely chopped
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup shredded white cheddar for top of dip
Instructions
- preheat oven to 350
- Melt butter in large saute pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and shrimp, saute until shrimp are almost done 2-3 minutes, then remove shrimp from pan, and allow to cool.
- Chop the shrimp into smaller pieces and set aside
- Add wine and lemon juice to pan.
- Bring the pan to a simmer and add in sour cream, cream cheese, ½ cup of cheddar, romano cheese and mayonnaise.
- Add shrimp and parsley into the cheese mixture.
- Place mixture into a baking dish, and top with ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place in oven and bake for 15- 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. or until an internal temperatrue of 165 degrees has been reached.
Elena Bush
Chef,
This dip was absolutely incredibly delicious. I made it ahead of time, just before my guest arrived.
My guests loved it.
Elena
Angela Donnerson
I love your seafood recipes
Nancy
This dip was absolutely incredible. I am on a low carb diet and this was perfect.
I made it as a main dish with a side salad. I didn’t have the wine, but I had everything else.
I love the ease of your recipes.
Thank you, Dennis
Leslie
This looks like a classic, fool-proof recipe that’s sure to please AND impress anyone!
Leora Blue
Just found this site looking for seafood recipes and loved the presentation of Shrimp scampi Dip hope to continue to follow and prepare more of your recipes.
Anya
What happened to the shrimp scampi recipe that was under this link? I used to make it all the time, then one day it was a dip 🙁 it was the best scampi recipe around!!!
Wanda
Just found this site and happy i did😀. I live in ft. Lauderdale, originally from Baltimore. I was reviewing your crab imperial, looks amazing!! I was looking for a dip and saw the link to this. I’m not a horseradish fan, what cheese can I substitute for crab imperial dip? I’m now torn with crab imperial or the dip, might do both!!
Brenda
Can you make this dip in advance?
Chef Dennis Littley
yes you can Brenda, just don’t bake it until you’re ready to serve.
Megan @ Pip and Ebby
Hot dips are one of my obsessions and I NEED to make this. Looks and sounds soooo good!
Chef Dennis Littley
it’s one of our favorites!
Candace @ Cabot
Dip for Dinner is a tradition at my house. This is going to the top of the list for our next round. Love the addition of Cabot Horseradish Cheddar!
erica
sounds delish! where to find the cabots horseradish cheddar?
Chef Dennis Littley
I was lucky enough to find it at my local Publix, but if you can’t find it, just add a little horseradish to regular cheddar
karen
delicious. i added fresh spinach, a touch of cayenne pepper and left out the mayonnaise. children ate all of it.
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks for the feedback Karen, and I’m happy to hear you children enjoyed the dip!
Rulouri exterioare
It looks very tasty!
Charlie
Hi Dennis!
As usual you have made a great dish.
This would be a great starter, or even a light lunch or supper with a salad added for good measure.
I’m on my way upstairs to see if I have all the ingredients.
Have a Joyful Day :~D
Charlie
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks Charlie, it really is easy to make and very easy to change up.
GERRY SJODIN
WOW!!! I’ve got a few friends coming over tomorrow nite, and will be making this delicious looking dip.
Gerry
Chef Dennis Littley
I hope you enjoy it Gerry!
Susan P
This looks so good. Can’t wait to try it.
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks Susan!
Larry
Looks delicious Chef and we’ll take it to our next wine club.
Chef Dennis Littley
Thanks Larry it really was very tasty!