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!
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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
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.
- Brush both sides of bread lightly with oil.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400˚F for 6-8 minutes. Done!
Our Best Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers:
- Cowboy caviar – our most requested appetizer
- Avocado Shrimp Salsa – made on the regular in our house
- Shrimp Cakes – with an incredible lemon aioli dip
Watch Natasha Make this Shrimp Dip:
Do cravings for hot cheesy dip hit you every time you watch this?
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Hot Shrimp Dip

Ingredients
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
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This post was previously published in 2016 and some of the text and photos were updated.
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!
Two of my favorite recipes are for a hot crab dip and a hot artichoke dip. I’m going to try this recipe using crab meat. Ringing in 2021!
Hi Kat! I’m so glad you enjoyed that! Have you tried out Hot Shrimp Dip?
How did it turn out with crab? I want to try it with lump crab meat.
My family LOVED this! Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it John!
Can you make this dip with canned shrimp?
Hi, I haven’t tried that but it may work.
I made this at the beach for my friends 40th Bday Bash last week. I am already getting requests to make is again! I am actually making today for my boys at home! (Here in San Antonio,Texas) Thank you for all your delicious recipes. I am big fan of the Cowboy Cavier and i look forward to making your meatloaf recipe the weekend!
You are awesome.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Can this be made in crockpot?
Hi Renate, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Can I use chedder cheese instead of of Jack. I have everything in the house but that. Looks so good
Hi Cindy, I haven’t tested with cheddar but cheddar cheese should still work. Cheddar does seem to release a little more oil though so keep that in mind.
I want to make this but I don’t like artichoke, what can I Use to substitute.
Thank you
Hi Magda, I really haven’t tested with anything else, but I suppose corn could work well.
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yummy im making this
That’s so great! I hope you love it!
Is that nutrion for the entire thing?
Hi Beth, that would be per serving. This recipe makes 8 servings.
Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous, did I say fabulous? Fabulous recipe. I had some minor challenges trying to figure out the sequence of steps. Do you make the crostini first? Tabasco is one of my favourites/favorites. Please pass on my comments and request for more great Natasha’s Kitchen Tabasco recipes.
Next time making this recipe I’ll double the Tabasco and garlic.
Hi George, we usually make that first. Then we enjoy the dip really fresh! & thank you for that wonderful review! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Very good!
Even though made with leftovers/different cheese it turned out great!
I’m so happy to hear that, Ksusha!! Thank you for sharing that with me!
Natasha, my partner Kyle and I love your recipes, and love getting ideas from your videos. Your dishes are always user-friendly and so tasty.
Thank you for sharing with us!
Francis
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed our recipes!
Another excellent recipe! This was pretty simple and very tasty. I made it as an appetizer and it turned into dinner for three. I know I can count on Natasha’s recipes to be easy to replicate and always delicious. Thank you!
I’m so inspired reading your review. Thank you, Melanie!
If I omit the artichokes, would I substitute or add anything else? What would you do?
Hi Nancy, you could omit them but they do help to bulk up the dip. If omitting the artichoke, I would suggest going lighter on the hot sauce or it might be overly salty. I hope you love this shrimp dip recipe!
If not using artichokes, would a can of diced water chestnuts be a compatible substitute?
Hi Lee, I haven’t tested that to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
I always thought it was not easy to make, but after watching you prepare this, I’m now going to be making it. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome! I hope you love it and look forward to your feedback!
If making this for holiday party with about 40 people should I double the recipe?
Hi Tashmier, this recipe serves 8 as a dip. It would depend on what other options you have but for that many people it may be a good idea.
looks amazing, I’ve gotta try this, love your Recipes x
I’m so happy to hear that!
I could just make a meal out of this. It’s that good!
Isn’t that the best! Thank you for your feedback, Mallory!
We make this all the time. Your recipe is simple the best. Thank you!
Aww that makes me happy! Thank you for that great review, Alli!
Just found my game day snack!
This is so perfect for game day!