Shrimp Crab Spinach Dip (Printable Version)
Seafood-loaded, creamy skillet dip brimming with shrimp, crab, spinach, and golden mozzarella topping.
# What You'll Need:
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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120 ml sour cream
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60 ml mayonnaise
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115 g shredded mozzarella cheese, plus extra for topping
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese
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15 ml olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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30 g fresh spinach, chopped (or 60 g thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry)
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225 g raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
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225 g lump crab meat
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 g crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# Steps To Follow:
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Set oven to 190°C (375°F). Grease a medium baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until opaque and pink. Add chopped spinach and stir just until wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. Add shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, the sautéed shrimp and spinach mixture, crab meat, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
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Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle additional mozzarella over the top.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbling with a lightly browned surface.
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Finish with chopped fresh parsley. Present warm, accompanied by toasted bread, crackers, pita chips, or tortilla scoops.
# Notes and Tips:
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For enhanced browning, broil for the final 2–3 minutes, monitoring closely to avoid overcooking.