This creamy Shrimp Dip is an easy make-ahead appetizer that is perfect for the holidays or any occasion. This flavorful cream cheese dip is packed with shrimp and is super easy to whip up! Serve it with your favorite crackers or veggies for the ultimate seafood appetizer.
I always make my Shrimp Cheese Ball for our annual Christmas Eve gathering, but I’m also making this mouthwatering dip this year. It will be a perfect appetizer accompaniment to our menu: Roasted Prime Rib, Creamed Spinach, Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Collard Greens, Sauteed Mushrooms, Christmas Punch, and so much more deliciousness!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: This dip takes only about 10 minutes to prepare.
- Make-ahead: This dip is best served when chilled for at least an hour before serving, so it’s a perfect make-ahead appetizer!
- Customizable: Adjust the ingredients and seasonings to make it your personal favorite.
Ingredients Needed
- Shrimp – You’ll need about 1 ½ cups of chopped cooked shrimp. Feel free to use store-bought cocktail shrimp, canned shrimp, or make your own steamed shrimp!
- Cream cheese – Make sure it’s softened so that it’s easy to mix with the other ingredients.
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Grated yellow onion – Use your cheese grater to grate the onion.
- Prepared horseradish – Typically found in the grocery store’s refrigerated section or the seafood section.
- Worcestershire sauce – Adds a hint of smoky flavor.
- Hot pepper sauce – Adds a hint of heat.
- Lemon juice
- Seasonings: Garlic powder and Old Bay Seasoning.
- Parsley – Optional garnish.
How to Make Shrimp Dip
For the detailed instructions, please see the recipe card.
- Beat together cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream until smooth (using a hand mixer) in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients (except for the shrimp) and beat again until smooth.
- Gently stir in the chopped shrimp.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Recipe Variations
- Add heat: Feel free to add a pinch (or more!) of cayenne pepper or increase the amount of hot pepper sauce to your taste.
- Add veggies: Add chopped green onions or chopped bell pepper.
- Make it cajun: Add your favorite cajun seasoning for a cajun twist.
- Make it smoky: Add smoked paprika for a delicious smoky flavor.
What to Serve with Shrimp Dip
- Your favorite crackers
- Celery sticks
- Carrot Sticks
- Pretzel crisps
- Sliced baguette
- Tortilla chips
Common Questions
Absolutely! Be sure to drain and pat the shrimp dry before chopping.
You can use Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative to mayo and sour cream in this recipe. Please keep in mind that it will slightly change the flavor and creaminess of the dip.
Although it’s not technically mandatory to chill the dip before serving, it tastes so much better once the flavors have had time to develop.
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Shrimp Dip
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 to 2 dashes hot pepper sauce
- ¾ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons grated yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 1 ½ cups roughly chopped cooked shrimp
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Beat together cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream (using a hand mixer) in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, garlic powder, onion, and horseradish. Beat again until smooth.
- Gently stir in chopped shrimp. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley when serving, if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 2 ½ cups.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
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