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

 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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 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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 Combine Everything

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

• Mix gently but evenly.

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 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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 Serve With

• Toasted baguette slices

• Crackers

• Tortilla chips

• Veggie sticks

Creamy. Cheesy. Seafood-loaded. Absolutely addictive.