Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip 🍤 🦀

Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip

Ingredients:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped

1/2 lb lump crab meat

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette (for serving)

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, chopped shrimp, crab meat, fresh spinach, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Add the lemon juice and stir until everything is evenly distributed.

Transfer the dip mixture into the prepared baking dish or skillet, spreading it out evenly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly with a golden top.

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 8 servings

YESSSSS I KNOW. The photo looks different than the instructions. Chopped shrimp is the best. But I sometimes like to dip the shrimp instead of breads * 😘

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