Spicy Louisiana Shrimp Dip in Sourdough Bowl
This creamy, spicy shrimp dip combines tender scampi shrimp with cream cheese, Parmesan, and bold Cajun seasoning, all baked in a hollowed sourdough bread bowl. The lemon juice and zest add brightness while Worcestershire sauce deepens the flavor. Perfect for game day parties, holiday appetizers, or casual entertaining when you want something impressive but easy. The bread bowl serves as both vessel and additional dipping bread, making cleanup simple while creating an eye-catching centerpiece that guests will love.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chives, or minced green onions
- 1 red bell pepper, minced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 12 ounces SeaPak Shrimp Scampicooked shrimp12 ozbudget
add extra seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 sourdough bowlround pumpernickel1:1flavor
different bread taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- 2
Defrost the shrimp, drain well and chop the shrimp into 1/2 inch dice
- 3
In a large bowl add the chives, bell pepper, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, shrimp, lemon juice and zest, cajun seasoning and Worcestershire sauce and stir until combined
- 4
Cut the top of the sourdough loaf off the bread
- 5
Scoop out the insides until the walls of the bread are 1/2 inch thick
- 6
Put the dip into the bread bowl
- 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and the bread is nicely browned
- 8
Serve with crackers or baguette slices
Tips
Let the shrimp thaw completely and pat dry to prevent watery dip
Save the scooped bread for extra dipping alongside crackers
Check that bread walls are thick enough to hold the hot dip without breaking through
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered up to 3 days. Reheat in 350F oven until warmed through.
Mix dip up to 1 day ahead. Hollow bread bowl morning of serving. Assemble and bake when ready.
Serve hot with crackers, baguette slices, or torn pieces of the bread bowl.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip draining the shrimp well to avoid watery dip
Don't make bread walls too thin to avoid collapse
Don't overbake to avoid dried out dip
Substitutions
add extra seasoning
different bread taste
FAQ
Can I make this without the bread bowl?
Yes, bake in a greased 8x8 dish at same temperature and time. Serve with crackers or bread slices.
What if I don't have Cajun seasoning?
Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper to taste for homemade blend.
How long does this keep in the refrigerator?
Store covered for up to 3 days. Reheat in 350F oven until heated through and bubbly again.