Creamy Seafood Spinach Dip
A rich, smooth, and full-flavored dip featuring shrimp, crab, spinach, and melty cheese, perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Seafood and Spinach
- 2.5 cups Chopped Spinach Fresh or thawed for best texture.
- 0.5 lb Medium Sized Raw Shrimp, peeled and deveined Thaw and pat dry if using frozen.
- 8 oz Crab Use fresh or thawed seafood.
Creamy Base
- 0.25 cup Cream Cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp Mayo
- 1 tbsp Green Onion, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Old Bay Seasoning Reduce to ¼ tsp for milder taste.
- 0.25 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 0.25 tsp Pepper
Cheese Topping
- 0.5 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Muenster Cheese, split into ½ for topping
Additional Ingredients
- 0.33 cup Onion, small diced
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste (or minced garlic)
- 1 tsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and chop.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté diced onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted and liquid reduces. Cool slightly.
Mixing
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, green onion, Old Bay, lemon pepper, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in cooked spinach, chopped shrimp, and crab. Mix in half of the muenster and all mozzarella.
Baking
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining muenster.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm in a baking dish or a serving bowl. Offer toasted baguette slices, crackers, or pita chips. Garnish with chopped green onion or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.