Cheesy Bang Bang Shrimp Dip (Print Version)
Creamy, spicy shrimp dip loaded with melted cheese and bold Bang Bang flavors for parties.
# 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 tbsp sweet chili sauce
08 - 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
09 - 1 tbsp lime juice
10 - 2 tsp honey
→ Seasonings
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until just pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
04 - Stir in the sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly incorporated.
05 - Gently fold in the cooked shrimp along with half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix until well distributed.
06 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.
07 - Bake for 18–20 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. Serve warm with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet chili and sriracha combination creates that addictive bang bang flavor without needing a deep fryer or any complicated technique.
- Dual cheeses melting into a creamy shrimp base means every single bite pulls away with a gorgeous cheese pull that photographs beautifully.
02 -
- Do not skip softening the cream cheese because cold lumps will never fully incorporate no matter how aggressively you stir and they will stare back at you from every bite.
- The dip will seem very thick before baking but it loosens considerably in the oven so resist the urge to add extra liquid.
03 -
- Reserve a few whole cooked shrimp to press into the top of the dip before baking for a presentation that looks like you tried much harder than you actually did.
- Shredding your own cheese from a block melts far smoother than pre shredded bags which contain anti caking powders that leave a grainy texture behind.