Cheesy Bang Bang Shrimp Dip (Printable Version)
Creamy spicy shrimp dip loaded with melted cheese and bold Bang Bang flavors for your next gathering.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 12 oz raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
→ Dairy & Cheese
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/4 cup sour cream
06 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Sauces & Condiments
07 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 2 teaspoons honey
→ Seasonings
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish with oil or nonstick spray.
02 - Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until just pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together until smooth and well combined.
04 - Stir the sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the creamy base until evenly distributed.
05 - Gently fold in the cooked shrimp along with half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
06 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top in an even layer.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown on top.
08 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That sweet and spicy bang bang flavor pairs perfectly with the creamy cheese base, and people genuinely cannot stop eating it once they start.
- It comes together in about half an hour, which means you can pull it off even when guests are already on their way.
02 -
- Overcooking the shrimp before baking is the most common mistake, so remember they will continue cooking inside the hot dip in the oven.
- Tasting the cream cheese mixture before adding the shrimp is the best way to adjust spice and salt to your preference.
03 -
- Reserve a few whole cooked shrimp to arrange on top before baking for a presentation that looks like it came from a restaurant.
- A pinch of cayenne pepper added to the cheese topping gives a beautiful subtle heat layer that surprises people in the best way.