Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 tablespoons plain dried breadcrumbs
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails discarded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Slices of crusty bread and/or crackers, for serving
- Position an oven rack in the top position, and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Beat the cream cheese, mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium high until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to add the shrimp.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp just start to turn pink, about 2 minutes.
- Add the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes (there will be some liquid left in the skillet).
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and let the shrimp cool completely.
- Meanwhile, mix together the parsley, the remaining 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter, the lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Stir the shrimp and cream cheese mixtures together to combine; transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
- (The dip and breadcrumb mixture can be covered and refrigerated overnight separately at this point.)
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the dip, and bake until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Switch the oven to broil, and cook until the top is golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with bread and/or crackers.
cream cheese, mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, parmesan, breadcrumbs, kosher salt, unsalted butter, shrimp, garlic, red pepper, white wine, parsley, lemon zest, crackers
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/creamy-shrimp-scampi-dip.html (may not work)