Shrimp Scampi Dip

Try this recipe for an awesome hot and creamy shrimp scampi dip that's perfect for any occasion. Serve with toast or crackers, or assorted fresh vegetable (radishes, sliced cucumbers, carrots, broccoli florets, etc) for dipping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 191 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup sour cream
• salt to taste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 8 ounces medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ teaspoon chile flakes, or to taste
• 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a rack in the top third of the oven.

Step 2

Melt butter in an 8-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, chile flakes, and salt. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and simmer until about 1 tablespoon liquid remains, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Stir cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons parsley into the shrimp mixture in the skillet. Season with salt. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes. Increase heat to broiling and cook dip until top is brown in spots, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and top dip with 1 tablespoon parsley. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.