Cheesy Rich and Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Cheesy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this flavorful seafood dip is a sure crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Shrimp Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- 5 oz fresh spinach (chopped)
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the shrimp mixture: In a skillet, sauté butter, onion, and garlic. Add shrimp, crab, and spinach. Cook until shrimp is pink.
- Make the cheese mixture: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheeses, Old Bay, pepper, and lemon juice. Fold in the shrimp mixture.
- Bake: Transfer the dip to a baking dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, baguette slices, or crackers.
- You can prepare the dip up to a day in advance and bake just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
