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Cheesy Shrimp and Spinach Dip

A creamy, cheesy baked dip featuring shrimp, spinach, Parmesan and mozzarella in a seasoned cream sauce. Serve warm as an appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1/2 cupdiced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1 teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoonCreole seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
  • pinchof nutmeg optional
  • 2/3 cupfreshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cupshredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cupsour cream
  • 2 cupsfresh spinach leaves chopped up some
  • 1 poundshrimp peeled and deveined and cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Add 1/2 cup diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Add 2 garlic cloves, minced, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  • Gradually whisk in 1 cup heavy cream until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of nutmeg (optional). Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Stir in 2/3 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream until combined. Add 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (chopped) and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-sized pieces) until evenly distributed in the sauce.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through and the dip is hot and bubbling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large nonstick pan
  • Whisk
  • Baking Dish

Notes

Notes
You want to use uncooked shrimp for this recipe. They can either be fresh shrimp or frozen shrimp that you have defrosted.
Since the shrimp are cut into small pieces, they will have plenty of time to cook while the dip bakes in the oven.