Shrimp Dip is the best party appetizer ever! This hot shrimp dip recipe is a hot, cheesy version of an shrimp cocktail and it is SO good. This baked dip is made with shrimp, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, mayo, and green onion! It’s such an easy dip recipe for any party.
Shrimp Dip
This shrimp dip recipe is a twist on classic shrimp cocktail, with plenty of creamy ingredients, cheese, cocktail sauce, and of course, SHRIMP!
Growing up, I remember shrimp cocktail being at so many family get-togethers. And to be honest, it kinda grossed me out…I was never a big fan of picking up the cold shrimp and dipping it into cocktail sauce.
But as an adult, I have really come to love the flavors of shrimp and cocktail sauce. It’s a classy appetizer that always makes me think of my grandparent’s house. A simpler time filled with family, laughter, and good food!
To deal with my whole cold shrimp aversion, I’ve put my own spin on this throwback recipe, and of course, added cheese! I turned it into a HOT Shrimp Dip recipe, baked in the oven and turned into the perfect appetizer. It’s like the old and new world colliding into one creamy, melty, HOT, delicious dip.
Turn shrimp cocktail into a hot shrimp dip that everyone will love. This will definitely go fast at your next party!
Perfect Party Dip
I was honored to be asked by Better Homes and Gardens to participate in their #TBT Party by reinventing a classic appetizer from the past. I hope I did their party justice with this shrimp dip recipe with cream cheese and sour cream! They recently hit newsstands with their new edition, Get Together!, and it is TO DIE FOR!
It’s filled with all the recipes you will EVER need to host the perfect party. Drink, apps, mains, and tons of entertaining hacks to make you look like the entertaining God or Goddess that you are! Search social media with the hashtag #BHGParty to see tons of other submissions from blogs across the country. I can’t wait to see what everyone reimagines!
How to Make this Baked Shrimp Dip Recipe
I just love dips of every kind, but I especially love warm, cheesy dips like this one. This baked shrimp dip is so simple, and so good!
Step-by Step Recipe:
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Preheat oven to 350°F
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Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and mozzarella in a high powered blender or food processor. Pulse until combined and creamy.
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Pour into a large bowl and stir in the cocktail sauce and green onions.
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Stir in the shrimp. Pour into an oven safe bowl sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with a bit more shredded cheese if desired.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully heated through.
Easy easy easy! Serve with pita chips, bagel chips, wonton chips, or tortilla chips. Basically, any of your favorite chips will do. You could also serve with hearty crackers, toasted bread, or even some veggie sticks.
Note: The shrimp should be fully cooked before adding it into the mix. You can be pre-cooked/frozen shrimp for this recipe to make it simple. But if you have fresh, uncooked shrimp, just saute it on the stove for a few minutes and you’re good to go.
How long can you keep shrimp dip?
This dip will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days (if you don’t eat it all first!).
Can you freeze dips with cream cheese, sour cream, or mayo?
This shrimp dip recipe is made with all the dairy products: cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. It makes it super delicious, but dips with these ingredients generally don’t freeze well. The problem is when you thaw/reheat it, the texture will be a little bit different.
However, you CAN freeze this dip if you need to, and it will keep and be perfectly safe to eat after reheating. Just be prepared for a slightly different texture.
I hope you love this twist on shrimp cocktail as much as we do. Definitely one of our favorite party dips, especially for New Year’s Eve.
See the recipe card for details on how to make Shrimp Dip. Enjoy!
Be sure to try all of our best hot dip recipes for your next party:
- Hot Onion Dip
- Warm Crab Artichoke Dip
- Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Hot Jalapeno Dip
- Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
Hot Shrimp Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces 2 bars low fat cream cheese
- 1 cup low fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup light mayo real
- 1 cup cocktail sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shrimp meat deveined, tails cut off, peeled, fully cooked
- 3/4 cup chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and mozzarella in a high powered blender or food processor. Pulse until combined and creamy.
- Pour into a large bowl and stir in the cocktail sauce and green onions.
- Stir in the shrimp. Pour into an oven safe bowl sprayed with nonstick spray. Sprinkle with a bit more shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully heated through and melty.
- Serve with pita chips, bagel chips, or wonton chips. Or tortilla chips. Basically, your favorite chips :)
- Enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Nutrition Information
The recipe doesn’t call for it, but shouldn’t the shrimp be at least chopped a little? I’m making this dip for an after game get together tonight, and want your advice before cooking it.
Modify to your liking!
Followed recipe exactly and found it to be extremely schloopy. It was very easy to make and taste was very good. Not sure what I can do different. It also made a really large amount, so make sure you have lots of guests or try cutting it in half as it doesn’t reheat well.
I made this for a girls’ night out and it was just okay. I will not make this again – prefer my shrimp separate from the cocktail sauce and cheese.
Darn, I’m sorry to hear that
I only used one stick of cream cheese and after 30 minutes of cooking the center was only luke warm. I bumped up the heat to 385 and added another 15 minutes. Next time I will start at 385. This was just my experience… my oven is pretty accurate. The shrimp was cold when I added it to the recipe (not frozen). Maybe that was part of the problem.
I should also add, it’s delicious!
Can you use the smaller salad scrimp?
Yes I used the mini shrimp pieces.
This sounds absolutely amazing! I will have to make this! Thank you for posting!
This may be a silly question, but is the shrimp raw or cooked prior to putting it in the oven?
Not silly! The shrimp meat should be cooked. Some comes already cooked/frozen, and if not, just toss it in a skillet for about 2-3 minutes until opaque. Hope that helps!
thank you! I have been looking for a yummy,, and easy shrimp dip.. and love that you used almost all low fat options!
Yay! Hope you love it :)
Love cheesy dips and they always make a great party pleaser! This looks insane, Becky!
This is happening at my next party…I absolutely love it.