🦐🦀 Cheesy Baked Shrimp and Crab Dip ✨
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender shrimp and lump crab—this irresistible baked dip is perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering.
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Bread, crackers, or chips for serving
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prep oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish.
- Mix base: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and seasonings until smooth.
- Add seafood: Fold in shrimp, crab, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix gently.
- Bake: Spread mixture into baking dish. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley. Serve hot with bread, crackers, or chips.
Tips 🌟
- Extra indulgence: Top with extra mozzarella before baking for a gooey crust.
- Variation: Add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Serving idea: Hollow out a bread loaf and bake dip inside for a party centerpiece.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~40 minutes
- Servings: 8–10
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Cheesy Baked Shrimp & Crab Dip—creamy, golden, and party-perfect 🦐🦀🧀✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you dip with bread or chips?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next game day.” • “Tag a friend who loves seafood dips.” • “Golden crust, creamy center, pure indulgence.”