Description
This creamy and flavorful Shrimp Dip combines low-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and mozzarella with succulent cooked shrimp and a zesty cocktail sauce. Baked to perfection, it’s a perfect appetizer for gatherings, served warm with your favorite chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 16 ounces low-fat cream cheese (2 bricks)
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- ½ cup light mayonnaise
- 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Add-ins
- 1 cup cocktail sauce
- ¾ cup chopped green onion
- 2 cups cooked shrimp meat (peeled and deveined; tails cut off)
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Mix base ingredients: In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and mozzarella. Pulse until well blended and creamy, ensuring a smooth texture for the dip.
- Combine with flavors: Pour the creamy mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the cocktail sauce and chopped green onions to add zest and freshness.
- Add shrimp: Gently fold the cooked shrimp into the dip mixture. Pour this combined dip into the prepared baking dish. If desired, sprinkle extra shredded mozzarella cheese on top for a golden cheesy crust.
- Bake the dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dip is heated through, bubbly, and melty.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with pita chips, bagel chips, wonton chips, tortilla chips, or any of your favorite crunchy dippers.
Notes
- Use low-fat dairy to keep the dip lighter without compromising creaminess.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked before adding to the dip to avoid overcooking in the oven.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or smoked paprika to the mixture.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
