Cajun Shrimp Dip

This cajun shrimp dip recipe is loaded with garlic buttery shrimp. Its creamy texture and bold flavor is a real crowd pleaser.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword cajun shrimp dip, shrimp dip

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 15

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 370kcal

12 oz large shrimp I used a bag of frozen raw peeled and deveined shrimp
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning I used the green can, Tony Chachere's original creole seasoning
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese shredded
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 red bell pepper finely chopped
1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through.
Add the garlic and Worcestershire sauce in the final minute of cooking time with the shrimp. Cool the shrimp enough to handle and roughly chop.
With a hand or stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and one and a half cups of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese until smooth.
Add the chopped shrimp, veggies and Worcestershire sauce and mix on low speed until combined.
Spread the dip mixture evenly into a small casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
Bake for 15 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is browned. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.