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Shrimp Scampi Dip

LoLa — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:52:41 GMT

Hot Shrimp Scampi Dip
(recipe source: closetcooking.com)

Happy New Year! I've really missed everyone! I'm hoping that your holidays were happy and healthy. It was a lovely holiday season for us. We had family and friends staying with us until yesterday so I haven't had much time to be online with my RS friends. A dear friend of ours made this over the holidays and we just couldn't get enough of it. I know that the holidays are over but I thought you'd still like to try this one if you need a quick, tasty and "not the usual" dip for any occasion. This is a really delicious hot cheese dip with all of the flavors of lemony and buttery shrimp scampi with plenty of chunks of succulent shrimp. It's addictive!

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound shrimp, shelled, de-veined and coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice (~1 lemon)
4 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup light sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat and add the shrimp and cook until it just turns pink. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant, about a minute, and set the shrimp aside. Add the wine and lemon juice and simmer to reduce by half. Mix the shrimp, pan sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, mozzarella and parmesan and pour it into a 2+ cup baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until golden brown on top and bubbling on the sides, about 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with toasted baguette or crispy crackers. Yum!

Makes (4) servings. Trust me, double or triple it! :-)

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walker — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:03:50 GMT

This sounds really good. Pretty soon the Super Bowl will be on so we need new recipes to eat while watching football......and commercials! Thanks, LoLa!

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kitty60 — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:07:21 GMT

I cannot wait to try this.

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forrestwolf — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:16:48 GMT

Oh dad is a shrimp lover........and I am always making him marinated shrimp.......so this could be a change...........

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wildcat fan — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 19:23:07 GMT

I love shrimp, so this looks like something I would like to try. Thanks for sharing!

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duclane — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 20:04:26 GMT

What a great site. Thanks. I can't wait to try his recipes. The pictures are wonderful.

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Beebee2 — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 20:36:40 GMT

Hi, LoLa - we missed you, too. But it sounds like you've been having a good time.

This recipe looks spectacular. Thank you for posting it, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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wildcat fan — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 20:41:34 GMT

Does anyone have a suggestion for a white wine substitute?

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birkin baby — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 21:16:27 GMT

Oh this sounds so good.It might be served during the Panthers game next Sunday!! Thanks!!!

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birkin baby — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 21:19:51 GMT

On 1/4/2014 wildcat fan said: Does anyone have a suggestion for a white wine substitute?

May I ask,no wine due to taste,or alcohol? That matters as the taste of the dish as to a sub. Maybe some seafood(or chicken??) broth would work I think.Alcohol will definitely cook out.

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wildcat fan — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:05:29 GMT

Birkin baby, I've never cooked with wine and don't have any in the house, so I wasn't sure what to do for that ingredient. By looking at the labels, I don't know the difference between a dry wine or any other. I appreciate any suggestions for a substitute or some guidance as to what brand of wine to buy.

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birkin baby — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:34:54 GMT

I'm no wine drinker....gin girl,lol.I usually get some from my sister.She has a chardonnay open often.It's about an $8 bottle...toasted head is one brand I see.I saw consumer reports rated some trader joes 3 buck Chuck as a good white wine too.I bet lots of others here will know.I can't wait to try this recipe.

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forrestwolf — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:46:02 GMT

wildcat fan, I never forget the time that we lived thru Hurricane Opal in middle GA, and we were without electricity for over 7 days, and their were these power trucks from Ky, that came down to restore our electricity......Well, my ex and I were always at our condo during the TN, KY game, and I always pulled for TN, except during this time, I always pulled for KY, as they restored the electricity for us.......... Your name always reminds me of this time.......

You can always use chicken stock, or a Zinfandel, or a white table wine, or a Riesling for the recipe, or even a chablis..........

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Voots — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:50:28 GMT

This looks delicious, LoLa. I have all the ingredients, except I have whipped cream cheese. Does anyone know how much more of the whipped I'd have to use? Maybe DH and I will have dip for dinner, lol.

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Lynneuk — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:17:23 GMT

Oh my good lord! That sounds divine.

I could eat a whole batch of it right now,I'm SO hungry!

Shrimp Scampi is one of my favorite things and I have some shrimp in the freezer so I may make this very soon. Can't wait. Thanks for posting.

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AnneMary — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 02:50:41 GMT

OMMMMMMG!! I can hardly believe this! I had shrimp scampi and stuffed mushrooms for appetizers at X-Mas dinner (sit-down) for 13 people. I would have a terrible uprising of my family members if I didn't have these every year.

And now I see this and I'm fairly drooling. I can make it this weekend for DH and myself and NOT HAVE TO SHARE IT!! I have everything on hand but the parsley, and I say to heck with that. We will live without it, and enjoy every single drop! Thanks for posting this. I LOVE YOU!!! AnneMary AND A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO!

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madcity411 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:44:22 GMT

On 1/4/2014 birkin baby said:
I'm no wine drinker....gin girl,lol.I usually get some from my sister.She has a chardonnay open often.It's about an $8 bottle...toasted head is one brand I see.I saw consumer reports rated some trader joes 3 buck Chuck as a good white wine too.I bet lots of others here will know.I can't wait to try this recipe.

I like to keep those small individual 4 pack bottles of white wine for cooking purposes.
I agree Birkin baby, Chuck from TJ's works well too. For cooking, any cheap wine is fine. That recipe sounds totally yummy!

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spot555 — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:30:42 GMT

I'm allergic to sulfites in wine, so I sub with either chicken broth or organic white wine vinegar.

This recipe looks GREAT!

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chips — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:48:58 GMT

I love the sound of this dip. I am making it for super bowl. I want something different. thanks Lola!

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LoLa — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:29:31 GMT

Hi walker! So welcome! Yes, that is exactly what I had in mind! I hope that you'll enjoy it!

Hi Dungnanon! It's super yummy!

Hi Forrestwolf! You're welcome! I hope that Dad loves it!

Hi wildcatfn! You're very welcome! Me too! This hits the spot! Maybe use chicken or veggie broth. Or I just use a dry drinking wine. I love the idea of keeping those tiny wine bottles around. Great idea!

HI duclane! Yes, it's an awesome site!

Hi Birkinbaby! Yes! Football! Enjoy!

Hi Voots! You're welcome! I'd probably just use a tablespoon or two more. You may even be okay using exact measurements. Let me know!

Hi Lynneuk! I do too! Love shrimp scampi so this recipe fits the bill! Enjoy my friend!

Hi AnneMary! LoL You're so sweet! I really hope that you guys love it! Wow, a sit down for that many scares me a little bit..lol You seem like a wonderful cook! Cheers to you and the DH!!

Hi Madcity! Great idea!!

Hi Golden! It's really yummy! Use broth and you'll be fine I think. Let me know!

Hi Chips! Me too! Make sure you double it because it'll be gone FAST!! lol Enjoy!

Hope you ALL enjoy this delicious dip!
LoLa