Shrimp Scampi Dip

A hot cheese dip with all of the flavours of lemony and buttery shrimp scampi with plenty of chunks of succulent shrimp

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined 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 parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

directions

1. Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat and add the shrimp and cook until it just turns pink.
2. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant, about a minute, and set the shrimp aside.
3. Add the wine and lemon juice and simmer to reduce by half.
4. Mix the shrimp, pan sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, mozzarella and parmesan and pour it into a 2+ cup baking pan.
5. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until golden brown on top and bubbling on the sides, about 15-20 minutes.

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