Spicy Seafood Dip: Simple and Delicious

There is nothing more delicious than some good seafood recipes and with the kickoff of football season last week and the holidays right around the corner, (where has this year went?) dips are some of the most popular recipes for all your favorite get togethers.

This seafood dip recipe is a delicious blend of shrimp and crab meat, spices and cheeses that get baked together into some ooey, gooey goodness. It is so quick and easy to make and full of flavor that it will become your instant favorite for parties, tailgating, or get togethers with friends.

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup of small shrimp, cooked and chopped
• 1 cup of lump crab meat
• 1 cup of mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of cheddar cheese
• 8 oz of cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of creole seasoning (Tony's)
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• Salt and blak pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish
• Melba toast, bagette slices or crackers for serving

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DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
• Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
• Gently fold in the shrimp and crab meat, and evenly distribute throughout the mix.
• Fold in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses into the mixture.
• Spread the mix into a 9 by 9 baking dish
• Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the mix.
• Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until the dip is hot, bubbly and golden brown.
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley.
• Serve warm with baguette slices, melba toast or crackers and enjoy!