Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip

A close up view of a cast iron skillet filled with Shrimp Scampi Dip. The golden top is garnished with 2 thin slices of lemon and parsley. You can see a hand scooping the cheesy dip with a piece of toasted bread.

4.55 from 53 reviews

This Shrimp Scampi Dip is creamy, cheesy and delicious. Loaded with succulent shrimp, garlic, lemon zest and cheeses. This easy shrimp dip is always a crowd pleaser!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Shrimp Dip, Shrimp Scampi Dip

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 348kcal

Author Chef Kathy McDaniel

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
8 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces*
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded plus more for topping**
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped plus more for garnish
Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
In a 10 inch oven safe skillet*** or cast iron skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook stirring often for about 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp and season lightly with salt, pepper and cayenne. Cook stirring occasionally for about 2 - 3 minutes or until the shrimp is starting to get pink. Add the lemon juice and simmer for about a minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the cream cheese. Mix well until the cream cheese is well incorporated. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan and parsley and mix well to combine.
With a spatula level the mixture to an even layer, Sprinkle the top with Mozzarella (I used about 2 tablespoons).
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden. Remove from the oven and garnish with extra parsley and lemon slices (optional). Serve hot with bread, crackers or crostini.

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Notes

*I cut each shrimp into 3 pieces.
**I used Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese.
***I prepared this dip in a cast iron skillet and served it directly from it. If you don't have an oven safe skillet, you can transfer the dip into a 10-inch baking dish.

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