Shrimp Scampi and Parmesan Cheese Dip

A favorite shrimp dish turned into a cheesy appetizer...it's simply divine!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings -8

Calories 273kcal

Author Creative Culinary

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves finely minced
12 ounces raw shrimp peeled & deveined
½ tsp salt
Juice from 1/2 lemon
¼ cup 2 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 cup Parmesan cheese)
Parsley for Garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray either two small or one medium size ramekin or other oven safe dish.
Melt the butter in a medium skillet. Add garlic and simmer for 30 seconds; add the shrimp, (See Notes) salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is pink and the garlic is fragrant (about 4 minutes).
In a medium bowl stir together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise and the sour cream or yogurt and mix until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until well combined.
Add the shrimp and garlic butter mixture from the pan and the lemon juice and stir everything well.
Spoon into the prepared baking dish and place in the oven; bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.
Turn on the oven broiler and broil for 1-2 minutes (watch carefully) just until the top is lightly browned.
Serve hot with melba toasts, sliced and toasted baguette, or crackers.

Notes

I had really large shrimp so I cooked them first and then chopped them into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces; I did not want to overcook small pieces so handle yours accordingly.

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