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Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Dip

Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Dip is a warm, cheesy dip full of shrimp. This easy to make party dip is a must for your next get together.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Total25 min
  • Serves8
  • Rating5.0
Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Dip

Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Dip is a warm, cheesy dip full of shrimp. This easy to make party dip is a must for your next get together. It tastes heavenly smeared on fresh toasted baguette and it is one of my very favorite shrimp dips.

Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Dip

A simple roux and some heavy cream form the base of this creamy dip. There’s also garlic, green onions, a little Cajun seasoning, red pepper flakes, sour cream, and a whole lot of Parmesan cheese.

If you’re a fan of creamy seafood dips, be sure to try this Hot Crab Dip. It is amazing!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Rich, creamy restaurant-quality flavor
  • Ready in about 25 minutes
  • Packed with tender shrimp in every bite
  • Great for holidays, gameday, and parties
  • Easy to make ahead
  • Naturally low in carbs

Recipe Tip

You’ll want to shred your own Parmesan cheese for this Creamy Shrimp Parmesan Dip recipe. The flavor is so much better.

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Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Dip in a baking dish.

How To Serve

Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Dip goes great with toasted baguette, tortilla chips, pita chips or crackers. For a low carb seafood dip, serve with cucumber slices.

If you have any leftovers, try topping your scrambled eggs with a little spoonful for breakfast. So, so good! I’m thinking about making a creamy shrimp dip every week just so I can have some on my eggs. It tastes better than any gourmet breakfast I’ve had at a restaurant. Leftovers are also great mixed with some pasta or on top of a baked potato.

Baguette slice scooping up parmesan shrimp dip.

Variations

  • Use crab in place of shrimp.
  • Add a handful of chopped baby spinach.
  • Add half a cup of sauteed mushrooms.
  • Add a few tablespoons of chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

Make Ahead

You can assemble this dip up to 24 hours in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake as directed, adding 5 to 10 extra minutes since the dip will be cold.

How To Store

Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat in a 325 degree oven until warmed through of microwave individual servings at 20 second intervals.

Piece of toasted baguette scooping up shrimp dip.

Whether you’re hosting a football party, holiday gathering, cocktail party, or simply craving an indulgent seafood appetizer, this shrimp dip is always a crowd favorite.

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Watch the short video below to see how to make this recipe.

Originally posted July 1, 2018.

Recipe adapted from Will Cook For Smiles

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    In a nonstick pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle flour into pan and cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Gradually whisk in the heavy cream. Add red pepper flakes and Creole seasoning.

  5. 5

    Set aside 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir the rest into the cream mixture until it melts.

  6. 6

    Stir in sour cream and green onions. Stir in shrimp.

  7. 7

    Transfer mixture to a small baking dish. Sprinkle set aside Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Turn broiler on and broil until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Notes

Serve with toasted baguette, crackers, or pita chips.

Leftovers will keep for 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

  • Calories251
  • Carbs5
  • Protein16
  • Fat19
  • Sodium321
  • Fiber0.2
  • Sugar1