Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy shrimp and crab spinach dip, infused with garlic and Parmesan. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this dip is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Dip: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the Seafood and Spinach: Stir in the cooked shrimp, crab meat, chopped spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese until everything is well incorporated.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the dip mixture into an oven-safe dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the dip cool slightly. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted bread for dipping.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and spices according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg