Hot Cajun Shrimp Dip! The combination of cream cheese and spicy Cajun seasoning create a perfect balance in this easy skillet shrimp dip.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, starter
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 9servings
Author: The Kitchen Prep
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonolive oil
4 scallionsthinly sliced {plus extra for garnish}
⅓cupgreen bell pepperfinely diced
3tablespoonsdiced pimentos
1 garlic clovegrated or minced
½pound peeled, deveined shrimproughly chopped
1teaspoon Cajun seasoning
8ouncescream cheese
1-2teaspoonshot saucesuch as Tabanero
Instructions
Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add scallions, bell pepper, diced pimientos and garlic and cook until tender and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Add chopped shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. Cook until shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
Add cream cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted and smooth. Mix in hot sauce. Garnish with extra chopped scallions if desired.
Serve with crackers or chips.
Notes
Using the whole block of cream cheese makes for a very creamy dip. If you prefer a chunkier dip with more focus on the shrimp, use only half to ¾ of the cream cheese.