Cheesy Bang Bang Shrimp Dip (Printable version)
Creamy spicy shrimp dip loaded with melted cheese, perfect for parties and game day snacking.
# What you need:
→ Seafood
01 - 12 oz raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
→ Dairy & Cheese
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup sour cream
06 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Sauces & Condiments
07 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 2 teaspoons honey
→ Seasonings
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
# How To:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until just pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
04 - Stir in the sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly incorporated.
05 - Gently fold in the cooked shrimp along with half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until well distributed.
06 - Spread the shrimp and cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown on top.
08 - Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy, spicy, cheesy trifecta disappears faster than anything else on the table, guaranteed.
- It tastes like something from a restaurant menu but comes together with pantry staples in half an hour.
02 -
- Overcooking the shrimp in the skillet is the most common mistake because they will cook a little more in the oven, so pull them when they are just barely done.
- Shredding your own cheese from a block melts far better than the pre shredded bags, which are coated in anti caking powder.
03 -
- Cook the shrimp a day ahead and keep them in the fridge so the whole dish comes together in ten minutes when guests arrive.
- A tiny splash of fish sauce stirred into the base adds depth without tasting fishy, and no one will guess your secret.