Hot Shrimp Dip is the ultimate game day or party appetizer. It is creamy, cheesy and loaded with shrimp and artichokes.

This shrimp dip recipe is made in one pan, preserving every bit of shrimp flavor. If you enjoyed our spinach artichoke dip, you will LOVE this!

Hot shrimp dip in cast iron skillet with crostini toast dipped in center

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My son ate about a quarter of the dip and exclaimed, “Mom this is sooo good! Make this for my birthday – this can be my birthday cake!” The funny thing is, he was totally serious and completely smitten with this shrimp dip. It really is THAT GOOD! 

Can I use Pre-Cooked Shrimp?

You will get the most shrimp flavor when you start with raw shrimp and cook it yourself, not to mention the shrimp bits stay in the dip since it is all cooked in 1-pan, but you can use the following and just skip the first step cooking the shrimp:

  • Shrimp Meat
  • Canned Shrimp, well-drained
  • Cooked, peeled & deveined shrimp

Crostini dipped into cooked shrimp dip with cheese pull

Serve this Shrimp Dip with:

  • Mini Toasts (instructions in recipe below)
  • Tortilla chips (low sodium is best)
  • Pita chips
  • Your favorite crackers

How to Make Crostini (Mini Toasts):

Making your own crostini is the easiest thing and will give your appetizer a sophisticated touch. A perfect crostini will be golden at the edges and have slightly soft centers.

  1. Brush both sides of bread lightly with oil.
  2. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400˚F for 6-8 minutes. Done!

How to make simple crostini in the oven

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Hot Shrimp Dip

4.99 from 72 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
This hot shrimp dip is the perfect appetizer. It's easy, creamy, cheesy, fully loaded and boy is it ever good! If pressed for time, serve with pita chips or low-salt tortilla chips.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 8 as a dip

For the Mini Toasts:

  • 1 baguette, cut into 1/2" slices
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

For the Shrimp Dip:

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp (21-30 count), peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz sour cream, light is ok
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded, divided
  • 14 oz quartered artichoke hearts, well drained, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 Tbsp Tabasco, or to taste

Instructions

How to Make Mini Toasts:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F. Brush both sides of bread lightly with olive oil, place on a baking sheet and bake 6-8 min - toasts should be golden at the edges and slightly soft in centers. You can also toast the breads on a large skillet.

How to Make Shrimp and Artichoke Dip:

  • Heat a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan over med/high heat. Add 1 Tbsp butter to the hot skillet then add shrimp in a single layer and season lightly with salt and pepper. Saute 2 min per side or just until cooked through. Transfer to cutting board to cool slightly then chop into pea-sized pieces.
  • In the same pan (no need to wash it). Melt together 3 Tbsp butter, 8 oz sour cream, and 4 oz cream cheese.
  • Stir in 6 oz (or three fourths) of shredded cheese. As soon as cheese is melted, add drained chopped artichoke, chopped shrimp meat, pressed garlic and 1 Tbsp Tabasco, or add to taste. Stir together until mixture is hot and bubbling then remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle top with remaining 2 oz of shredded cheese and broil in the oven 3 min or until cheese is melted, bubbling and golden in spots.

Nutrition Per Serving

377kcal Calories20g Carbs12g Protein27g Fat16g Saturated Fat74mg Cholesterol745mg Sodium116mg Potassium1g Fiber2g Sugar880IU Vitamin A3.4mg Vitamin C284mg Calcium4.2mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Hot Shrimp Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
377
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
745
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
116
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
880
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
3.4
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
284
mg
28
%
Iron
 
4.2
mg
23
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword: shrimp dip
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 377

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This post was previously published in 2016 and some of the text and photos were updated. 

Crostini loaded with artichoke and creamy cheesy shrimp dip

Make this for your next holiday get together – it disappears fast! If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, this shrimp artichoke dip reheats really well on the stove, in the oven or microwave and it’s as tasty as the day you made it!

This 1-pan hot shrimp artichoke dip is the perfect holiday appetizer. This shrimp dip is easy, creamy, cheesy, fully loaded, and boy is it ever good! | natashaskitchen.com

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Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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  • Catherine Faulkner
    April 27, 2023

    I have made this before doing 1/2 shrimp and 1/2 crab! so delicious.
    My question is can I make the mixture a day ahead and bake the next day?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      April 27, 2023

      Hi Catherine, that does sound like a delicious combination! As long as your seafood is pretty fresh, you can make this a day ahead then cover and refrigerate and bake it just before serving.

      Reply

  • Tina
    December 16, 2022

    This looks yummy. I’m hoping to double and freeze 1/2. Has anyone tried freezing this or a similar dip?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      December 16, 2022

      Hi Tina, I haven’t tried freezing this hot dip. I worry the cream will separate and not be the same after thawing.

      Reply

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