Description
Indulge in this Cheesy Rich and Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip, a perfect appetizer bursting with succulent seafood, creamy cheeses, and tender spinach, all baked to bubbly perfection. Ideal for parties or cozy evenings, this dip pairs wonderfully with toasted bread, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
- 4 ounces lump crab meat, drained
Dairy
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the dip.
- Mix Cheeses and Creams: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan until smooth and well blended.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste for a perfectly seasoned base.
- Incorporate Spinach and Seafood: Fold the cooked, drained spinach, chopped shrimp, and crab meat into the cheese mixture gently until everything is evenly combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the cheesy seafood and spinach mixture into a baking dish or oven-safe skillet, spreading it out evenly and smoothing the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and has a slightly golden top.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. Serve with toasted bread, crackers, or sliced vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh, frozen, or canned crab and shrimp—ensure they are cooked and thoroughly drained before use to avoid sogginess.
- For extra zing, add a dash of hot sauce or sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, then baked just before serving.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
