Creamy Jalapeño Shrimp Queso Dip
This delightfully spicy and cheesy Jalapeño Shrimp Queso Dip brings together peppers, onions, and shrimp for a flavor-packed appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 pound shrimp tail off
- 1/2 teaspoon blackened seasoning for extra spice, divided
- 2 jalapeños chopped, seeds removed
- 5 cloves garlic chopped fine
- 1/2 large white onion chopped
- 1/2 large green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese off the block
- 1 cup Melting Cheese queso blanco, queso quesadilla, Oaxaco, or asadero cheese
- 4 ounces Boursin Garlic & Herb or 2 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt fine, optional
- tortilla chips for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Heat olive oil in a medium to large skillet on medium heat.
- Add shrimp then add blackened seasoning or salt and pepper (to taste).
- Cook shrimp in skillet until they are pink (opaque) and fully cooked.
- Rough chop shrimp into pieces, reserving a few whole.
- Add fresh chopped jalapeños, garlic, onions, and bell peppers to the bowl with shrimp.
- In another bowl, combine cheddar cheese, queso blanco cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise (or Boursin cheese), cream cheese, garlic powder, and blackened seasoning.
- Fold in cheese mixture with the shrimp and vegetables.
- Pour mixture into your baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
Notes
Spicy and cheesy, this dip is packed with flavor, making it a perfect appetizer for any gathering.
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