Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip

Here’s a delicious Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip recipe that you can try:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 1 cup lump crab meat, drained
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Shrimp:
   • Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped shrimp and sauté until pink and cooked through (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside.
3. Prepare Spinach:
   • In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed.
   • Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted (for fresh spinach) or warmed through (for frozen spinach). Set aside.
4. Mix Dip:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
   • Fold in the cooked shrimp, crab meat, spinach, and green onions.
5. Bake:
   • Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
   • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
6. Serve:
   • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or crackers.

Enjoy your creamy shrimp and crab spinach dip!