Valentina Ablaev
This shrimp dip recipe makes the perfect buffalo dip for any crowd and any occasion! From game day to a potluck, this cheesy shrimp dip will be the star of the show! Who knew that a mix of cream cheese, shrimp, cheese, and hot sauce would be so delicious?
Inspired by our buffalo chicken dip, this shrimp dip is paving a path of its own! The dip is rich with cream cheese and ranch, but it has the perfect amount of tang from the Greek yogurt and buffalo hot sauce. A combination that really needs no explanation, as it genuinely is that good!
Seafood Favorite
This shrimp dip is the perfect dish with a subtle seafood flavor in an addictive sauce. Amp up the seafood flavor by adding crab, like in our cream cheese hot crab dip!
Ingredients for Cheesy Shrimp Dip
- Shrimp – We use large shrimp to get a juicy and tender bite, without overcooking them
- Cream cheese – Softened cream cheese adds a rich and creamy texture to this dip; you don’t want to skip it!
- Hot sauce – A dash of red hot buffalo sauce adds a great zesty flavor and a kick of spice to this cheesy dip.
- Ranch – Ranch adds a perfect flavor to this dip and cuts through the richness. You can also use mayo instead!
- Blue cheese crumbles – If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, you can skip this, but it truly adds a great saltiness.
- Shredded cheese – Use your favorite shredded cheese. We like a blend of Colby Jack, cheddar, or mexican cheese.
- Tomatoes – We use cherry tomatoes to add flavor and zest to this rich dip.
Refer to the recipe card below for a comprehensive list of ingredients and quantities.
Tools for this Recipe
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- A large bowl is essential to accommodate all the yummy ingredients for this dip.
- A 9×9” casserole dish is perfect for baking this dip. Bonus points if the dish is cute enough to serve the dip in.
Shrimp Dip Substitutions & Variations
- Experiment with the cheese: The type of cheese you choose adds a new flavor profile, so don’t be afraid to mix it up! Add pepper jack, gouda, or mozzarella to get a flavorful and melty result.
- Cajun shrimp: Elevate the flavor by adding cajun seasoning to this cheesy shrimp dip.
- Bring the heat: Add fresh or pickled jalapenos to the dip to make spicy shrimp dip!
How to Make Cheesy Shrimp Dip
- Cook the shrimp. Cook the shrimp on both sides in a hot pan. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Mix the cream cheese mixture. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter. Once fluffy, mix in yogurt, hot sauce, ranch, blue cheese, and shredded cheese. Fold in the shrimp and chopped tomatoes. Top with extra shredded cheese.
- Bake. Add the dip to a casserole dish and top with extra shredded cheese. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve. Serve the hot dip with crackers or chips!
Shrimp Dip in the Crockpot
This oven-baked dip is great to make in the crockpot, just like our slow cooker buffalo chicken dip! Here’s how to do it:
- Cook the shrimp in a pan and chop them.
- Add all of the ingredients for the shrimp dip to a slow cooker.
- Cook on high for approximately 2 hours, then stir everything together before serving.
Make in advance
To make this dip in advance, assemble the mixture in the casserole dish and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 2 days and bake before serving.
How to Serve Shrimp Dip
Here are some of our favorite things to serve with shrimp dip:
- Your favorite crackers
- Pita chips
- Chips
- Carrots and celery
- Crostini (you can even make mini sandwiches)
Store & Reheat Dip
- Storage. Store the leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Warm up the dip in the air fryer or the oven until bubbling and cheesy.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this dip as it won’t hold up well.
More Appetizer Recipes
If you enjoyed this easy buffalo dip recipe, be sure to try our other easy appetizer recipes; here are some of our favorites:
Chicken Wings- Sliders
- Dips
- Open-Faced
- Appetizer
- Chicken Wings
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Shrimp Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp
- 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook on both sides until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Chop the shrimp up into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 2 tbsp of butter.
- Add the yogurt, hot sauce, ranch, blue cheese, and shredded cheese (reserving some cheese for topping) to the bowl and mix well.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and shrimp, and fold in with a spatula.
- Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish and top with extra cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake in the oven at 355°F for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbling.
- Serve, and enjoy friends!
Notes
- Assemble the dip in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking.
- Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 3 days.
- To reheat the shrimp dip leftovers, place the dish in the oven and bake for a few minutes, or until bubbly.
- Serve the dip with crackers, chips, and crostini for an addictive combination.
Nutrition
FAQs
You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or even crab.
Yes, you can skip the blue cheese and still make a delicious dip.
For the entire batch, we add ⅓ cup of hot sauce, but the heat level is relatively mild, thanks to the addition of cream cheese.
