By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
326 cal · 50 min
Garlic Shrimp Dip
Recipe GLPR4fb1f1d404326a
A creamy, savory appetizer featuring tender shrimp cooked with garlic and folded into a rich blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. The mixture is baked until golden and bubbly, then garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for entertaining or as a crowd-pleasing starter.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly, then coarsely chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and the 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley. Fold in the chopped shrimp. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper, adjusting as needed.
Transfer the shrimp mixture to a small baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbly around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish generously with additional fresh parsley. Serve warm with your choice of crackers, pita chips, or vegetable crudités.
Comments
All ingredients are stocked at any Charlotte major chain; this is a straightforward pantry-and-protein buy. At roughly $12 for fresh shrimp, cream cheese, and cheeses, you're looking at $1.50 per serving, which is fair for a dip that feeds a crowd. The stated fifty minutes is honest—it accounts for cleaning shrimp and actual oven time—though careful cooks will add five minutes for ingredient prep. This reheats beautifully in a low oven or on the stovetop, making it ideal for parties or a meal-prep component, though it does require active attention during the final bake to prevent the cheese from breaking.
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