This Louisiana Hot Shrimp Dip is delicious and super easy to make. Juicy shrimp are cooked with traditional Creole flavours, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions and bell peppers to make this warm dip.
This is the perfect appetizer for parties and is a sure fire crowd pleaser. Serve it at your super bowl gathering or as a Mardi Gras appetizer at your Mardi gras party.
This hot shrimp dip is perfect for any occasion when people are together and they want a delicious creamy snack.
This hot shrimp dip is great for a party as it serves a crowd, tastes delicious and because this is hot you feel more like you have eaten a meal. (I can't really explain this one - or maybe it is because I pretty much ate half of this bowl all to myself #notevensorry)
How to make shrimp dip with cream cheese and sour cream
- Cook the bell peppers and green onion in butter until softened
- Add in the shrimps and garlic
- Season generously with creole spices
- Add cream cheese and sour cream
- Simmer until warm
- Add lemon juice
- Garnish with green onion
The recipe takes about 15 minutes.
Can I make Hot Shrimp Dip in advance?
I have had success with keeping the shrimp dip refrigerated overnight and then heating it up before a party but the shrimp weren't quite as succulent.
To make this in advance I now cook the dip without the shrimp and keep that refrigerated. Then on the evening when I want to serve, I heat the dip up, fry off the shrimp in a little butter and stir them though the hot dip.
How to keep a dip warm at a party
To keep the shrimp dip warm, place two upside down ramekins into the slow cooker. Add boiling water so it comes about halfway up the ramekins. Place the bowl of dip on top of the ramekins.
The steam from the water will keep the dip warm throughout your party.
Can I serve this dip cold?
You sure can! I would suggest serving it at room temperature as when it is straight from the fridge the cream cheese in it, makes it quite hard. It is more of a spread than a dip.
But 30 minutes after you remove it from the fridge it starts to soften.
It isn't as soft and luscious as when hot, but it is as delicious 😀
What to dip into Hot Shrimp Dip
You are going to want to eat a lot of this dip as it is so delicious!!!
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So the vehicle you choose for getting it into your mouth is important.
For a healthier route (and for those on Keto/ low carb diets)
- celery batons
- carrot sticks
- bell pepper strips
- chicory leaves/endive leaves
- cucumber sticks
- snow peas
Or go for more substantial vegetables. These will all need to be blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes and then shocked in ice water. This keeps them bright green (save from the cauliflower) and crisp-tender.
- broccoli florets
- asparagus spears
- green beans
- cauliflower florets
For those looking for a more carb heavy option
- toast points (get my step by step guide here.)
- breadsticks
- ritz crackers
- french baguette
- fingerling potatoes (boiled until fork tender and sliced lengthways)
Where can I buy Creole Seasoning?
A quick search on Walmart websiteshows a great choice of Creole seasoning blends. Just check the salt content and salt your dip accordingly.
But if you have the time, then I make my own Creole seasoning, it is quick to make and keeps for weeks/months in the pantry. Plus you can adapt it to your own tastes.
I know I have had a few comments to say my creole seasoning is missing cumin. But for me that takes in a a cajun direction. Similar but not quite the same. All that being said, if you can't get creole seasoning or are a big lover of cumin and cajun flavors then cajun seasoning works well here too.
For other delicious Party Appetizers why not try:
- A modernised Relish Tray
- Smoked Fish Dip
- Hummus with Pomegranate and Pistachio
- Thai Beef Skewers with Hot & Sour Dressing
- Vegetarian Mexican Pinwheels
- Curried Chicken Pastry Cups
Enjoy x
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Louisiana Hot Shrimp Dip with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 green onions/salad onions
- 1 red bell pepper/red capsicum
- ½ stick butter
- 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled and cleaned) (see note 1 for sizes)
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 3 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon creole seasoning (See note 2)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Chop the spring onion and red capsicum into small dice/rings. Reserve the green part of the spring onion for later.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat.
- Add the vegetables to the butter, stir to coat and then cook over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Chop the shrimp meat into small chunks. Either in half or thirds if your shrimp are jumbo.
- Add in the prawns and garlic, stir well and cook for 2 minutes until the prawns have turned pink.
- Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream and creole seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer and then cook for 2 minutes until everything is thick and creamy.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley then check the seasoning.
- Serve garnished with the reserved spring onion greens and a little extra parsley.
Notes
- For this shrimp dip I choose smaller shrimps. Ideally looking at something that comes in at 40/50 count.
- I use my own Homemade Creole Seasoning blend. You can get the recipe here.
Nutrition
Nutrition is per serving
Diana says
I've made this dip countless times and it is a family favorite. Sometimes, just to mix it up a bit, I'll add shredded mozzarella at the very end. It's delicious both ways. Thanks for sharing it!
Jerry says
I changed the red pepper to green and added chopped celery. No sense making a cajun dish and leaving out the "trinity"
Patience says
The best shrimp dip EVER! I have been making this same recipe for years. I make it with toasted garlic bread, with firecrackers and mix with angel hair as a pasta. Everyone loves it no matter where I take it. It's easy and delicious! Thanks!!
psdavis says
This was truly a DELICIOUS recipe! My husband doesn't care for red peppers so I substituted sun dried tomatoes for the taste and color. Wow, we loved this dip so much, my husband was threatening to lick the bowl!
psdavis says
This was truly a DELICIOUS recipe! My husband doesn't care for red peppers so I substituted sun dried tomatoes for the taste and color. Wow, we loved this dip so much, my husband was threatening to lick the bowl!
Nicole says
Can this be frozen?? My MIL Made before and it's so good
Claire McEwen says
I haven't tried freezing it. I am thinking it would go a little watery?
But I haven't tried it to be sure.
Sorry I can't be more help
Cx
Cindi says
Getting ready to make this now, sounds delish! One cup of cream cheese? Is that equal to an 8 oz package of cream cheese?
Claire McEwen says
Hi Cindi, yes.
1 cup of cream cheese is an 8oz/225g packet of cream cheese.
Hope you love the dip.
Cx
Si Si says
I used 150 - 250 count shrimp and it was great!! My husband said don’t change a thing ( I was considering changing the size of my shrimp ). I also thought it was a little watery but hubby says it’s great so I have to go by my taste tester!! LOL
Claire McEwen says
Oh I am so pleased your hubby enjoyed it!
Did you use defrosted frozen shrimp? That could explain why it went a little watery.
Susan Kell says
This is delicious! I will make it again many times!
Claire McEwen says
Oh I am so pleased you enjoyed it 😀
Patti G says
I make the ALL THE TIME! My family LOVES it. I’ve had lots of dips but this is the BEST no doubt! Who ever put this one out has a big hit. THANK YOU OU! PAG
Kristy says
I absolutely LOVE this recipe! I think it will be the perfect addition to my upcoming Mardi Gras party. Check out my blog post for my party decorating and serving ideas! https://www.twofunnygirls.com/blog/2019/02/12/personalize-mardi-gras-party/
Claire McEwen says
Thank you for including me in your round up Kristy.
Off to check it out 😀
Carol says
Could you use craw fish or aka crawdad meat in place of the shrimp?
Claire McEwen says
Hi Carol, I haven't tried it but I can't see why there would be any issues using craw fish. I bet it will be delicious 😀
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This sounds delicious!! Pinned! I'd be so honored if you shared it at our What's for Dinner link party - http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-166/
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Helen 😀
Mary says
This was delicious! I wanted to serve it over cooked rice so I added about a third of heavy cream to make sauce. Loved it.
Claire McEwen says
Oh Mary that sound like a fabulous dinner! I am definitely going to have to try that one.
I am so happy you enjoyed it.
Darla Beall says
This sound delicious!! How would I keep the dip warm? Would it hold up in a crock pot set on the "warm" setting for a party?
Claire McEwen says
Hi Darla, thank you.
The keep warm setting on the crock pot would be perfect for keeping this warm. It just needs the occasional stir 😀
Anne Lawton says
This looks amazing. Perfect for any celebration or holiday.
Claire McEwen says
Thank you Anne, it is a great dish to add to a buffet table 😀