Easy Shrimp Dip Recipe With Cream Cheese (Made In Under 5 Minutes)

This shrimp dip recipe is so, so delicious. It combines cooked shrimp with cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and savory Worcestershire sauce to make a flavor-packed creamy, crowd-pleasing dip. Oh, and best of all, it's super easy to make. In fact, you can whip this shrimp dip up in less than 5 minutes!

The Best Shrimp Dip

If you've ever had cream cheese shrimp dip before, just wait until you give this recipe a try.

I know I'm biased, but I can almost guarantee it's ten times better than anything you've ever tried! Well, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but this stuff is crazy good.

This shrimp dip is made with the perfect combination of tender shrimp, a decadent cream cheese base, and the perfect balance of spices. It's a little tangy, a little spicy, a little creamy, and a whole 'lotta delicious.

It's crazy good, but what's even better is how quick it is to make. Only a couple of super simple steps are needed to make it, and you'll have this creamy shrimp dip recipe ready to serve in under 5 minutes!

By the way, since this dip recipe comes together so quickly, you'll have plenty of time to work on even more delicious sides to serve with it. A couple of my favorite things to eat with it are these air fryer tortilla chips and these Texas Roadhouse rolls. So, you might want to think about making those recipes too.

Ingredients

As I mentioned above, only a few simple ingredients are needed to make this shrimp dip with cream cheese. And, honestly, they're mostly kitchen/pantry staples, so I'm willing to bet you'll have most - if not all - of them at your house already! 

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make the dip: 

• 1 cup cream cheese
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise (sour cream or low fat greek yogurt will work too)
• 3 tbsp chili sauce
• 1 tbsp onion flakes
• ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce, optional
• 4 oz. canned shrimp or marinated cooked shrimp, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp sliced green onions
• Lemon or lime juice, as desired

See, pretty simple stuff, right?

By the way, if you have any leftover cream cheese, then I highly recommend giving this crack dip a try next! It's just as easy to make, and it will pair perfectly with your shrimp dip.

And if you're looking for more shrimp appetizers, you have to make these shrimp egg rolls.

Ingredient Substitutions And Modifications

Now, I usually just make this cream cheese shrimp dip with the exact ingredients listed above. But, with that said, there's definitely room to customize this recipe to make it uniquely yours each time. So I'll give over a few recommendations on how you can do just that.

Swap The Mayonnaise

So, this recipe calls for a combination of cream cheese and mayonnaise, but you can swap the mayonnaise for sour cream, and it will taste just as good. In fact, one time when I was in a pinch - and didn't have mayonnaise or sour cream - I used low fat greek yogurt and the dip turned out just as good.

Experiment With Different Spices

If you want to ramp up the flavor of this shrimp dip, then you can play around with adding different types of spices. I've made this shrimp dip with Old Bay seasoning - just a teaspoon or two of it - and it tasted fantastic. If you just want to make a spicier shrimp dip, then you can either add a few splashes of hot sauce or increase the amount of chili sauce.

How To Make Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

Now it's time for the fun part - it's time to make the dip!

And I hate to sound like a broken record, but it really couldn't be easier to make this shrimp dip with cream cheese. You basically just chop the shrimp into tiny pieces, then combine all of the dip ingredients together in a bowl. Yup, it's really that simple!

Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get into the recipe!

Step 1: Mix The Dip Ingredients

First things first, in a bowl, you'll want to beat together the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Then, after you've done that, you'll want to add in the lime - or lemon juice - the chili sauce, onion flakes, and Worcestershire sauce.

Now you can mix all of these ingredients together until they're completely smooth and combined.  

Step 2: Add The Shrimp

Now, once the base of your shrimp dip is mixed together, you'll want to prepare the shrimp.

So, if you're using canned shrimp, you can strain the excess liquid from the can and then chop the shrimp into small pieces.

However, if you're using fresh shrimp, you'll want to cook it first since this dip recipe requires cooked shrimp.

Also, just keep in mind that whatever size you chop the shrimp to will be the size they end up in the final dip. So, if you want a smooth shrimp dip, then chop them into super fine pieces. You could even use a small blender to combine the shrimp with the other ingredients if you want the dip to be super smooth.

Anyway, once you've chopped up all the cooked shrimp, you can add it to the cheese mixture and stir well to combine everything.

Step 3: Serve The Dip

Now that the dip is mixed, you can give it a taste and adjust any seasonings as necessary. After all, you're the chef, so make sure it tastes perfect to you.

Then, finally, serve your shrimp dip in a serving bowl with a sprinkle of diced green onions on top and enjoy!

How To Make Hot Shrimp Dip

One of the things I love most about this shrimp recipe is that it can be enjoyed hot or cold.

To turn this into a hot shrimp dip, simply combine your ingredients as I listed above, then transfer 'em to a small baking dish, and top 'em with some shredded cheese. Then, after you've done that, you'll want to cook it in the oven for about 20-25 minutes at 375°F - or until the shredded cheese is bubbly and golden. 

How To Store Shrimp Dip

This recipe for shrimp dip makes 8 servings, so it should be perfect for satisfying at least a handful of hungry guests. And, as you can probably tell, it makes perfect leftovers.

Speaking of leftovers, if you end up with some, you can simply transfer 'em to an airtight container and keep 'em in the fridge. Stored this way, your shrimp dip should last for up to 3-4 days.

However, if you want to keep your leftovers for even longer, you can freeze your shrimp dip. Just transfer it to an airtight container and keep it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Then, when you're ready to enjoy it again, just let it thaw in the fridge overnight.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make cream cheese shrimp dip in just 5 minutes!

This dip is really makes a great snack or appetizer to impress your guests with. It's a little different from the majority of dips that people usually make, yet it's so flavorful and satisfying, everyone is sure to love it.

Plus, as you know by now, it's super easy to make too. And there's nothing better than having an easy dip recipe in your back pocket for when you're hosting some guests or need something last minute to bring over to a friend's house.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this shrimp dip recipe as much as I/we do.

As always, if you give this recipe a try, be sure to leave a comment and let us know how it went!

More Appetizer Recipes

If you're on the hunt for more equally delicious and easy appetizer recipes - like this cream cheese shrimp dip - then we have a ton on the blog for you to try next!

Here are some of our most popular ones:

• Deviled dip
• Crab dip
• Armadillo eggs
• Cheese ball
• Cream cheese stuffed peppers

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