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Cheesy and Creamy Shrimp & Crab Spinach Dip Recipe

Cheesy and Creamy Shrimp & Crab Spinach Dip Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cheesy and Creamy Shrimp & Crab Spinach Dip that’s perfect for any gathering. This decadent seafood dip is loaded with shrimp, crab meat, spinach, and a blend of cheeses, creating a deliciously satisfying appetizer.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 4 ounces lump crab meat
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Seasonings:

  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the seafood: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic, then add chopped shrimp and cook until pink. Remove from heat and add crab meat.
  3. Prepare the dip: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in spinach, shrimp, crab mixture, mozzarella, and half the Parmesan.
  4. Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, sprinkle remaining Parmesan on top, and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Serve: Serve hot with tortilla chips, crostini, or vegetables.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dip ahead of time and bake just before serving.
  • Substitute canned or imitation crab if fresh is unavailable.
  • Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes for extra heat.

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