Cajun Shrimp Dip
Cajun Shrimp Dip! The combination of cream cheese and spicy Cajun seasoning create a perfect balance in this easy skillet shrimp dip.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Garlic press or microplane grater
- Medium skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Serving dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 scallions thinly sliced {plus extra for garnish}
- ⅓ cup green bell pepper finely diced
- 3 tablespoons diced pimentos
- 1 garlic clove grated or minced
- ½ pound peeled, deveined shrimp roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste
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 or add more shrimp.