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?
Let’s get started by assembling the ingredients. It’s easy to forget an ingredient, and by gathering all your ingredients before you start cooking, not only do you ensure you have everything on hand, you won’t forget an ingredient once you get busy cooking.
In chef speak we call this a mise en place, translated to everything in its place.
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.
If you love seafood as much as we do, you might also enjoy these recipes:
Shrimp Scampi Dip
Ingredients
- 12-16 medium sized shrimp 26-30 count
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of garlic fine chop
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded Cabot’s horseradish cheddar or your favorite cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
- 3 tablespoons heavy mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon parsley -finely chopped
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup shredded Horseradish cheddar for top of dip or your favorite cheese
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 horseradish cheddar, romano and mayonnaise.
- Add shrimp and parsley into the cheese mixture.
- Place mixture into a baking dish, top with the ¼ cup of horseradish cheddar cheese.
- Place in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
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.
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!!
Chef Dennis Littley
hi Wanda
I’m happy that you found my site!! The crab imperial is so good and the mix is also great for stuffed shrimp or stuffed mushrooms. You can sub regular cheddar or your favorite cheese in place of the horseradish cheddar.
You can also use crabmeat instead of shrimp, it’s your call. I like your idea of making both! I’m in Kissimmee and get down your way from time to time.
I’ve got lots of delicious and easy recipes and if you ever want to make a dessert, I’ve got the best tiramisu recipe!
Dennis
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!