Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip
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Updated Jun 16, 2025
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Try something different in your slow cooker! This creamy hot shrimp dip is a game day treat that your guests will devour.
Recipe Highlights
- Easy, hands-off crockpot appetizer
- Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor
- Perfect for holidays, game day, or gatherings
- Crowd-pleasing dip that stays warm for serving
Recipe Ingredients
This dip blends creamy cheeses with tender cooked shrimp, green onion, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice. Old Bay and paprika bring that familiar coastal flavor, making it the ultimate party dip with just the right kick
How to Make Hot Shrimp Dip
- Toss everything (except the shrimp) into your slow cooker and give it a good mix.
- Fold in the shrimp and let it all get hot, melty, and delicious.
- Stir, taste, and serve it up warm with your favorite dippers!
How to Serve
- Serve this hot shrimp dip alongside a variety of dipping options, such as tortilla chips, pita chips, or baguette slices, for a crowd-pleasing starter at your next gathering.
- For a refreshing and crunchy contrast, pair this hot shrimp dip with crisp celery sticks, carrot sticks, or sliced bell peppers.
- As a topping: Spread this cheesy shrimp dip over baked potatoes or grilled vegetables for a hearty and satisfying meal option.
- Garnish the hot cheesy dip with sliced green onions or a sprinkle of paprika for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Sarah’s Tips & Variations
Use cooked shrimp that is peeled and deveined for convenience. You can chop the shrimp into smaller pieces or leave them whole, depending on your preference.
If your shrimp is uncooked, simply cook before starting this recipe.
Softened cream cheese is easier to mix into the dip. You can let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using, or microwave it for a few seconds to soften it.
If you don’t have Old Bay, you can use a seafood seasoning blend or a combination of paprika, celery salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Adjust the seasonings, including salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning, according to your taste preferences. Start with smaller amounts and adjust as needed.
Slow Cooker Hot Shrimp Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, roughly chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup diced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, diced green onions, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Stir in the chopped and cooked shrimp, making sure it is thoroughly mixed in.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for approximately 2 hours, or until the cheeses are melted and the dip is hot and bubbly. Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking.
- Once the dip is heated through and the cheeses are fully melted, give it a final stir to combine all the flavors.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or Old Bay seasoning if desired.
- Serve the cheesy shrimp dip directly from the slow cooker, keeping it on the warm setting. If you want a brown cheese top, broil in the oven just before serving.
- Provide tortilla chips or crackers alongside for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
More Seafood Recipes to Try:
Slow Cooker Shrimp Scampi, Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil, and Slow Cooker Jambalaya are easy seafood dinners with big flavor.
Try Cream of Crab Soup, Crockpot Crab Dip, and Slow Cooker Salmon for something rich and satisfying.
Warm up with Slow Cooker Clam Chowder or Slow Cooker Manhattan Clam Chowder—perfect cozy comfort meals.
I loved the flavor but sauce was very runny. Was wondering what to use to make the sauce thicker. Thanks
You could add more cheese or leave the lid off for a bit.