Cajun Shrimp Dip Recipe
Creamy Cajun Shrimp Dip made with shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar, parmesan, bell pepper, onion, celery, Creole seasoning, and hot sauce.
Print
Pin
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 bell pepper yellow, red, or orange, finely diced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 celery stalks finely diced
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 3/4 c mayonnaise
- 2 c cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 6 oz parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lb shrimp cooked, deveined, tails removed, and roughly chopped
- Fresh parsley roughly chopped, for garnish
- Crackers chips, or bread, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lightly spray a 9x9-inch casserole dish with baking spray and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the finely diced bell pepper, onion, and celery.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened and lightly golden in spots.
- Turn off the heat.
- Add the cubed cream cheese, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and grated parmesan cheese to the saucepan.
- Using a rubber spatula, stir the mixture until the cream cheese begins to soften and the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the Creole seasoning, hot sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir until the seasonings are evenly incorporated.
- Gently fold in the cooked, chopped shrimp.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
- Spread it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbling around the edges, and lightly golden on top.
- Remove the casserole dish from the oven.
- Allow the dip to rest for several minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve warm with crackers, chips, toasted bread, or the preferred dipping option.
Notes
To make this Cajun Shrimp Dip Recipe gluten free, use a certified gluten-free Creole seasoning, as some spice blends may contain gluten-based fillers or anti-caking ingredients.
Check that the hot sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free.
Serve the dip with gluten-free crackers, gluten-free tortilla chips, gluten-free bread, or fresh vegetables.
Use clean utensils, bowls, pans, and serving tools to prevent gluten cross-contact, especially when preparing this recipe for someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.