🧀 Rich and Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spinach Dip with Garlic and Parmesan 🧄
This indulgent seafood dip is the ultimate appetizer, perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Packed with shrimp, crab, and creamy spinach in a luscious garlic-Parmesan sauce, it pairs wonderfully with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients (Serves 8-10)
For the Dip:
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 lb (225 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1/2 lb (225 g) lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or chives (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)