Shrimp Dip

Shrimp Dip is the best party appetizer ever! This baked dip is a hot, cheesy twist on classic shrimp cocktail, with plenty of creamy ingredients, cheese, cocktail sauce, and of course, shrimp! It’s such an easy dip recipe for any party.

What’s in This Shrimp Dip Recipe?

This baked dip is made with shrimp, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, mayo, and green onion!

Low-Fat Cream Cheese: Makes this dip thick and creamy.
Low-Fat Sour Cream: Adds a delicious tangy flavor.
Light Mayonnaise: Makes this dip rich.
Mozzarella Cheese: Adds a creamy, cheesy element.
Cocktail Sauce: Adds an acidic, tomatoey note with a hint of spice!
Green Onion: Adds a pop of color and freshness.
Cooked Shrimp: The easiest way to cook these shrimp is to sauté them for a few minutes in a pan or cook them in an air fryer.

Note: The shrimp should be fully cooked before adding it into the mix. You can buy pre-cooked/frozen shrimp for this recipe to make it simple.

Variations on Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip

For an even richer, more indulgent dip, use full-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. You can also swap out the shrimp meat for cooked crab meat or imitation crab meat.

step by step photos for how to make shrimp dip.

What is shrimp dip made of?

This dip is made from a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo mixed with cocktail sauce, cheese, and cooked shrimp to create a hot, creamy version of shrimp cocktail.

How long does shrimp dip last in the fridge?

This dip will keep well for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

How many calories are in shrimp dip?

A single serving of this dip contains 354 calories.

close up view of shrimp dip with a cracker and a tortilla chip sticking out of it.

How to Store

Store leftover dip covered tightly with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I do not recommend freezing this dip.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this tasty dip with pita chips, bagel chips, wonton chips, or tortilla chips. Basically, any of your favorite chips will do. You could also serve with hearty crackers, toasted skillet bread, or even some veggie sticks.

overhead view of shrimp dip in a white baking pan on a wooden cutting board surrounded by tortilla chips and crackers.

Shrimp Dip Recipe

Hot, cheesy Shrimp Dip is such an easy recipe for any party.

Course Appetizer, appetizer/dip

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 354kcal

Author Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie

Equipment

Ingredients

16 ounces low-fat cream cheese (2 bricks)
1 cup low-fat sour cream
½ cup light mayonnaise
2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup cocktail sauce
¾ cup chopped green onion
2 cups cooked shrimp meat peeled and deveined; tails cut off

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and mozzarella in a high powered blender or food processor. Pulse until combined and creamy.

16 ounces low-fat cream cheese, 1 cup low-fat sour cream, ½ cup light mayonnaise, 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
Pour into a large bowl and stir in the cocktail sauce and green onions.

1 cup cocktail sauce, ¾ cup chopped green onion
Stir in the shrimp. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with a bit more shredded cheese if desired.

2 cups cooked shrimp meat
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully heated through and melty.
Serve with pita chips, bagel chips, or wonton chips. Or tortilla chips. Basically, your favorite chips :)

Notes

Note: The shrimp should be fully cooked before adding it into the mix. You can buy pre-cooked/frozen shrimp for this recipe to make it simple.
Feel free to chop up the shrimp into bite-sized pieces or use small salad shrimp.

Storage: Store shrimp dip tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.