Dips

Cajun Shrimp Dip

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Beginner

Whisk your dinner party down to the bayou with this hot, smoky, irresistible Cajun shrimp dip. To brighten up the flavors, squeeze on a little lemon juice right before serving.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 400°F with a cast iron skillet.
Step 2: Add the bacon and allow to render and become crispy for about 5-6 minutes.
Step 3: Add the garlic, jalapeño, red onion, bell pepper, Ray's Loco Gringo, and Cajun seasoning. Allow the vegetables to saute for about 5 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Add the chopped shrimp and cook just until opaque (about 5 minutes). Mix in the softened cream cheese, pepper jack (reserving 1/2 cup for topping), and sour cream.
Step 5: Top with the remaining shredded pepper jack cheese and green onions. Bake in the cast iron skillet about 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the mixture is hot and bubbly.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Dip

1 pound(s) Shrimp, peeled & chopped
1 tablespoon(s) Ray's Loco Gringo Rub
2 tablespoon(s) Cajun Seasoning
6 ounce(s) Bacon, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) Garlic, chopped
1 each Jalapeños, seeded & chopped fine
³/₄ cup(s) Red Onion, chopped fine
³/₄ cup(s) Red Bell Pepper, chopped fine
8 ounce(s) Cream Cheese, softened
12 ounce(s) Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
4 ounce(s) Sour Cream
¹/₂ cup(s) Green Onions, sliced

Tools Needed

Cast Iron Skillet

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 400°F with a cast iron skillet.
Step 2: Add the bacon and allow to render and become crispy for about 5-6 minutes.
Step 3: Add the garlic, jalapeño, red onion, bell pepper, Ray's Loco Gringo, and Cajun seasoning. Allow the vegetables to saute for about 5 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Add the chopped shrimp and cook just until opaque (about 5 minutes). Mix in the softened cream cheese, pepper jack (reserving 1/2 cup for topping), and sour cream.
Step 5: Top with the remaining shredded pepper jack cheese and green onions. Bake in the cast iron skillet about 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and the mixture is hot and bubbly.

Chef Pairings

This hearty Cajun dip is best served with warm grilled bread or spoon it into halved jalapeños to up the spice factor even farther! For a delicious fall meal, serve this alongside a crab bisque.