Description
Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip. This isn’t just any dip; it’s a rich, savory blend of succulent shrimp, tender crab, and nutritious spinach, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy base
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (about 7 oz) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 150g (about 5 oz) crab meat, drained and flaked
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Spinach:
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Dip Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked spinach, chopped shrimp, and crab meat to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Bake the Dip:
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
- Serve:
- Serve the dip warm with crackers, bread, or vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- This rich and creamy dip combines tender shrimp, sweet crab, and spinach with a flavorful cheese blend. It’s perfect for parties or as a hearty appetizer.
- You can serve this dip with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
- For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 140mg