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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip

Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip
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The classic bright flavors of shrimp scampi are combined with decadent melted and molten cheese for a dip that will have you diving in for seconds. 

  • Author: Nicole Stover
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and cleaned, roughly chopped, save a few whole shrimp for garnish
  • 2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fontina cheese, grated, plus extra for topping
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add your shrimp, lemon zest, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes to a bowl. Toss to combine. Let refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream to a bowl and mix until completely combined. Add the shredded cheeses and mix. Let sit at room temperature until ready to use. 
  3. Heat an oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add your butter.
  4. Add the shallots and season with sea salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. 
  5. Add the shrimp and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp is just turning opaque. 
  6. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Let cook until slightly reduced. 
  7. Add the Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice and stir. The mixture will still be a little saucy.
  8. Remove whole shrimp if using for garnish and set aside. 
  9. Turn the heat to low. Add the cream cheese mixture and stir until it’s completely melted. Stir in the parsley. 
  10. Top with extra cheese and garnish with parsley.
  11. Bake for 10-15 minutes in a 350 oven or grill, or until bubbly.
  12. Serve with your favorite dippers.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made on the grill or the stove/oven.
  • While most of the alcohol in the wine cooks out, you can omit the wine and use the same amount of broth or stock. Give a little extra squeeze of lemon to compensate for the acidity.
  • If you make this on your grill go ahead and char your lemons for additional flavor and juiciness. 

Find it online: https://beachgirlgrills.com/creamy-shrimp-scampi-dip/