Italian Flavored Shrimp Dip

Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with fresh seafood flavors, this Italian Flavored Shrimp Dip is the ultimate appetizer for any occasion. Featuring tender, sautéed shrimp blended with rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and a medley of Italian-inspired seasonings, this baked dip is elevated by the addition of Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses for a luscious, melty texture. A hint of garlic and optional red pepper flakes add depth and a subtle kick, while a garnish of fresh parsley brings a pop of color and brightness. Perfect served warm with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or crunchy veggie sticks, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for parties, game days, or any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Shrimp (cooked, peeled, deveined, and chopped)
• 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the chopped shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until it is just heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Fold the cooked shrimp into the cheese mixture evenly.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the top is lightly golden.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with sliced baguette, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(815.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1976.4

Total Fat 164.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 907.4mg	0%
Sodium 3158.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 109.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1488.0mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 894.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.0%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 6.6%