
My Louisiana Shrimp Dip Rich, savory, and full of flavor Without feeling heavy. It can be served warm or cold. it’s perfect creamy texture, And all that bold louisiana flavor Please come along.
How to make shrimp dip
- Balanced Louisiana Flavor: Cajun or Creole seasoning, lemon juice, and Worcestershire add a little tanginess without overpowering the shrimp.
- sweetness: The shallots keep the dip soft and slightly sweet, allowing the shrimp to shine.
- Perfect Texture: Butter is the secret ingredient that creates the ultimate creamy, spreadable texture.
Louisiana Shrimp Dip Ingredients
- seasoning:Depending on what seasoning you have and what seasoning you prefer, you can use either Creole or Cajun seasoning.
- Do you like spicy food? Add a few teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce or ¼-½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- pimento: You can use red, yellow, or orange bell peppers to avoid the bitter taste of green bell peppers.
- Shrimp Size: I like to use smaller shrimp in this recipe, small or medium, but you can use any size shrimp you like.
How to Make Louisiana Shrimp Dip
Dips make me happy. And the taste of this Louisiana Shrimp Dip is so satisfying. Make this dip for an easy and delicious appetizer for your next gathering or game day.
- Vegetable dishes: Preheat oven to 375°F. Then heat an 8-inch or 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add shallots and red pepper and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Shrimp dish: Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and minced garlic to skillet and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or bowl and store.
- Make the sauce: Add cream cheese, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to skillet. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and bubbles form around the edges, then leave to cool. Turn off the light.
- Combine: Return shrimp mixture to skillet and stir into cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed. Season to taste with salt and ground pepper.
- baking: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Bake until the top is lightly golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
- provide: Serve Louisiana Shrimp Dip immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
- Serve as a dip: Serve with toasted baguette slices, crusty bread, crackers, pita bread, fresh vegetables, bagel chips, tortilla chips, etc.
- Try it with entree: Serve with 8 to 10 ounces of cooked pasta or rice. A side of my cracked green beans for a complete meal!
Louisiana Shrimp Dip
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equipment
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One 8-inch or 10-inch oven-safe skillet
ingredient
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ½ cup chopped shallots About 1 large shallot
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper About 1 pepper
- 1 pound chopped small raw shrimp peeled and cracked
- 1 tablespoon Minced garlic About 3 large cloves
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning or creole seasoning
- 8 oz. Softened cream cheese
- ½ cup cream
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt gustation
- ground black pepper gustation
- thinly sliced green onions For decoration
guideline
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Heat an 8-inch or 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. ¼ cup salted butter. Dissolve and then add. ½ cup chopped shallots and 1 cup chopped red bell pepper. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
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add 1 pound small raw shrimp, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoningand 1 tablespoon minced garlic Add to skillet and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate or bowl and store.
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add 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juiceand 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce In a frying pan. Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is completely melted and bubbles form at the edges. Turn off the light.
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Return shrimp mixture to skillet and stir into cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed. seasoned salt and ground black pepper gustation.
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Transfer skillet to oven and bake until lightly golden brown on top and bubbly around edges, 10 to 15 minutes.
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decorate with thinly sliced green onions Serve immediately.
memo
- refrigerator: This dip is best made fresh, as shrimp can turn rubbery when reheated. If necessary, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Reheat in 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through. Avoid microwave ovens.
- Freezer: Not recommended.
- Stay ahead: Prepare the dip without shrimp and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, warm the dip and stir in the cooked shrimp.
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