Cheesy Shrimp & Crab Bake Dip

 Cheesy Shrimp & Crab Bake Dip

 Ingredients

Seafood Base

 • 200 g shrimp (chopped small)

 • 200 g crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)

 • 1 tbsp butter

 • 2 garlic cloves (minced)

 • ½ tsp paprika

 • Salt & pepper

Creamy Dip Mixture

 • 200 g cream cheese (softened)

 • ½ cup mayonnaise

 • ¼ cup sour cream

 • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

 • ½ cup shredded cheddar

 • ¼ cup grated parmesan

 • 1 tbsp lemon juice

 • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

 • Optional: ½ tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor

Topping

 • Extra mozzarella + cheddar

 • Paprika or chili flakes

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🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the Shrimp

 1. Melt butter in a pan.

 2. Add garlic → cook 30 seconds.

 3. Add shrimp → cook 1–2 minutes until just pink.

 4. Season with paprika, salt & pepper.

 5. Remove from heat and mix in crab meat.

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2️⃣ Make the Cheesy Base

In a bowl combine:

 • cream cheese

 • mayo

 • sour cream

 • mozzarella

 • cheddar

 • parmesan

 • lemon juice

 • parsley

 • seasoning

Stir until smooth and creamy.

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3️⃣ Combine Everything

 • Add the shrimp–crab mixture into the cheesy base.

 • Mix gently but evenly.

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4️⃣ Bake

 1. Spread into a small baking dish.

 2. Top with extra cheese and a sprinkle of paprika.

 3. Bake at 190°C for 18–22 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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5️⃣ Serve With

 • Toasted baguette slices

 • Crackers

 • Tortilla chips

 • Veggie sticks

Creamy. Cheesy. Seafood-loaded. Absolutely addictive.