Shrimp scampi has to be one of my favourite pasta dishes; not only is it super quick and easy to make but shrimp and pasta in a garlicky white wine, lemon and butter sauce is just so irresistible! When I came across the idea of a shrimp scampi dip on Foodie Crush I knew that I would have to make it and it was perfect for a New Years Eve party appetizer! I am totally addicted to hot melt-y cheese dips so I could not pass up on the idea of taking all of the flavours of shrimp scampi and placing them in a melted cheese dip! This dip starts off by cooking some shrimp in butter along with plenty of garlic followed by the white wine and lemon juice before mixing it all up with plenty of cheese and baking it until it is all melted, bubbling and golden brown. Not only is this dip super easy to make but it will also be the talk of the town at your party, though it will disappear quickly so you might want to make a double batch and hoard some for yourself!
Just look at those chunks of shrimp in all of that melted cheese!
This shrimp scampi dip goes great with garlic rubbed crostini and crackers.
Shrimp Scampi Dip
A hot cheese dip with all of the flavours of lemony and buttery shrimp scampi with plenty of chunks of succulent shrimp
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (~1 lemon)
- 4 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup light sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
directions
- Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat and add the shrimp and cook until it just turns pink.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant, about a minute, and set the shrimp aside.
- Add the wine and lemon juice and simmer to reduce by half.
- Mix the shrimp, pan sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, mozzarella and parmesan and pour it into a 2+ cup baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until golden brown on top and bubbling on the sides, about 15-20 minutes.
Option: Cook the shrimp and assemble the dip the night before and then bake it just before serving.
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I know what I'm taking to the New Year's party!
LOVE this idea!
This looks so good, Kevin!
This would be so perfect for tomorrow evening! That is if it makes it to my guests' mouths..I'd probably hoard the thing to myself! Haha 😉
Great dip Kevin!!!
This makes it sound like the shrimp stays in the pan while the sauce is reducing. Would it not be like rubber between that time and the oven time?
#2 states: Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant, about a minute, and set the shrimp mixture aside.
#3 states: Add the wine and lemon juice and simmer to reduce by half.
This sounds absolutely delicious! Can't wait to make it. Love, love, love your blog:-)
You always have so many great yummylishes recipes. 🙂
Sophia
Seriously, you are making me *so* damn hungry here at work… *gah* !!! (and thanks, I cannot get enough of your blog for real)
Awesome dip Kevin!!
c.roberts-brown: You want to remove the shrimp from the pan before reducing the sauce. As you mentioned, shrimp does not like to be overcooked.
I made this recipe for New Year's Eve and it was a winner. Thanks for always sharing such great recipes.
Second time that I am making this dip. It is a guaranteed Crowd Pleaser!!!!
This dip will be made for my next get-together. It looks mouth-watering delicious!!
Made this for my Super Bowl party it went to fast and everyone wanted more, so i made a second and third helping. Thanks for the recipe…Marcia
Marcia: I am glad that you enjoyed it!
This is a great recipe! I've always got to put my own spin on things so I added a can of crab meat, some chopped spinach and some chopped capers. Served on crostini: My husband gave it his "Dammit Mama!" seal of approval (that means he loved it, lol) Thank you, Kevin for the inspiration!!
I made this dip for the game today, not only did my husband lick the mixing bowl clean, but my 4 year old loved it as well. Had to substitute the wine with Leffe, an Abbey ale, it complimented the flavors well in a pinch. Thanks for the recipe!
Oh my, I'm an addict already and I haven't even made it yet!
Would this work with much smaller shrimp instead of taking large shrimp and cutting it into chunks?
L Keys: Yes it would work! Enjoy!
This is insanely delicious. I have made it several times. So luxurious, and so yummy