Description
This Cajun Shrimp Dip is a creamy, spicy, and savory appetizer that’s perfect for parties, game days, or cozy nights in. Packed with sautéed vegetables, tender shrimp, bold Cajun seasoning, and two kinds of cheese, this dip is a flavorful and crowd-pleasing favorite that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large bell pepper, seeded and diced (orange preferred)
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, cooked and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F to get it ready while you prep the dip.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the diced bell pepper and celery and cook for about 6 minutes, until the veggies are slightly softened but still colorful.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the green onions, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Let everything cook together for about a minute, just until fragrant.
- Combine the Shrimp and Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chopped shrimp, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Mix gently but thoroughly until the cheese melts completely and the mixture becomes smooth and evenly blended.
- Bake the Dip: Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbling, and golden-brown around the edges.
- Serve Warm: Let the dip cool slightly before serving so it thickens. Serve it with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a bit of extra Cajun seasoning or grated cheese on top before baking. You can make this dish in a cast iron skillet to go from stovetop to oven in one pan. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated the next day—many people say it tastes even better the second time around!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 672mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg