Buffalo Shrimp Dip

The BEST Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe is filled with creamy cream cheese, shrimp, blue cheese, and Frank's Hot Sauce for an irresistible, dippable seafood appetizer that will disappear before your eyes.  This hot shrimp dip is melty, and extra fabulous because it's healthier with Greek yogurt and not mayonnaise!  Serve with chips, celery sticks, or carrots for the perfect gameday snack.

Love healthy shrimp recipes? Try any of my 25+ Healthy Shrimp Recipes.

Best Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe

This Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe is surprisingly delicious.  Many buffalo dips have chicken, but mine swaps out sweet tender shrimp to make it pescatarian friendly AND uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a healthy swap. With a rich combo of creamy cream cheese, blue cheese, greek yogurt, and mozzarella, this unexpected hot shrimp dip is pure perfection in a pan.  This is so tasty, it just happens to be one of my all-time favorite recipes on my site.

Whether you need a game day Super Bowl dip or just an unexpected party recipe, this Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe is one you have to try.  If you've never put tender, sweet shrimp in a dip, you are missing out.  It's so easy and a great use for that bag of frozen shrimp in your freezer.

Serve it with your favorite dippers like celery, carrots or pita chips, like what you get with buffalo wings.  Honestly it's so good, you could eat it with a spoon!

I know we hear a lot that a recipe is the BEST but this one is.  It's the perfect combination of cheese, Frank's Hot Sauce and sweet shrimp for a baked shrimp dip you'll want to make again and again.  I know I do!

I first created my VEGETARIAN Buffalo Cauliflower Dip which is also such a tasty appetizer BUT I decided SHRIMP would also be SO GOOD in the dip.  I was right... the buffalo and blue cheese goodness pair perfectly with the shrimp.  This cheese dip is such a tasty and simple Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer.

Love buffalo appetizers? Also, try my Buffalo Hummus & Buffalo Shrimp Skewers.

Why You'll Love This Best Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe...

• This Buffalo Shrimp Dip Recipe is a flavor BOMB of tasty flavors including shrimp, blue cheese, and hot sauce.
• This recipe was inspired by the classic Buffalo Chicken Dip you'll see at so many parties.  But even if you do eat chicken, this shrimp dip recipe is so good, you might never WANT to make the original version again.
• This is quick and easy to make!  The shrimp cooks right in the dip.  And yes, you can use frozen shrimp for this.
• It's a perfect Super Bowl recipe, football party snack, or even fabulous for any weekend party appetizer.
• It's a fabulous hot shrimp dip recipe! So melty!
• I mean just LOOK at that bite!

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Shrimp: You'll need raw, peeled, and deviled shrimp.  The medium ones will work fine for this because you will dice them. Chop them into small enough pieces to be easily picked up by dippers.  You can save money by buying smaller shrimp because you are chopping them up anyway.
• Olive Oil or Butter: You'll need a small amount to saute the shrimp.
• Cream Cheese: You can use light or full fat... whatever floats your boat.  I can't taste a big difference between the two so I use light.  The cream cheese makes the shrimp dip nice and creamy.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella cheese gives us that super cheesy flavor.  You can honestly swap out any of your favorite cheeses like sharp cheddar cheese, pepper jack, gouda, or even gruyere.
• Greek Yogurt: Most recipes call for sour cream or mayonnaise but I sub greek yogurt for a lighter dip.  Sour cream or mayo will work in it's place.
• Franks Buffalo Sauce: I love THIS one.  The recipe calls for a half cup of the hot sauce.  If you like it spicier you can add up to ¾ of a cup.  I think a half cup is just enough heat for lots of flavor without burning your mouth.
• Green Onions: These add some flavor and brightness to the Buffalo Shrimp Dip!  You could also use fresh parsley.
• Blue Cheese Crumbles: You HAVE to have Blue Cheese with anything buffalo... right?

What do I serve with Buffalo Shrimp Dip?

• Celery Sticks
• Carrot Sticks
• Pita Chips
• Crackers
• Ritz Crackers
• Tortilla Chips
• French Bread or Baguette Slices
• Crostini
• Other Veggies - Cucumbers or Sliced Bell Pepper

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions to make this Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe, but the full detailed printable recipe is below in the recipe card.  This Buffalo Shrimp Dip is effortless to make!

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a saute pan, heat the oil or butter to medium heat.  Saute your shrimp for 2-3 minutes until about 75% cooked.  Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.  They will finish cooking in the casserole dish.
3. Mix together the cream cheese, mozzarella, greek yogurt, and hot sauce.  I use my stand mixer but you could do it by hand with a little bit of elbow grease.  You'll want this to be well combined.
4. Fold in the cooked shrimp, green onions, and blue cheese at the end.
5. Spread the mixture in the casserole dish.
6. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with extra blue cheese crumbles and green onion.
8. Serve with your favorite dippers for the ultimate party dip.

Variations

I love this Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Make it Golden: To get a golden crust on top turn on the broiler at the end of cooking for a few minutes.
• Make it Cheesy: Mix up the cheese!  A rich sharp cheddar in place of the mozzarella is also good.
• Make it Crabby: Add crab to the dip to make it a crab dip.
• Add Spinach: Stir in some fresh spinach for a green touch.
• Add Bacon: Not vegetarian? Add bacon!

FAQ

Make Ahead

You can make and assemble this casserole ahead of time, up to 24 hours in advance.  Cover it and store it in the refrigerator.  Bake when you are ready to eat.  The only trick is to allow the casserole dish to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking or you risk cracking your casserole dish and it will take longer to bake.

What is shrimp dip made of?

Shrimp Dip is usually made with a combination of melted cheese and shrimp.  This shrimp dip recipe adds blue cheese and hot sauce to give it a buffalo flavor.  If you've been wanting to try a good shrimp dip, this is a great one to try.

Can I add crab to the dip?

Yes! Crab would taste so good with this too!  Just substitute part of the shrimp for crab.

How do I reheat the dip?

Eat immediately for the best CHEESY results.  If you want to reheat it I suggest doing that in the oven.  Cover the baking dish with foil and cook for 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until warm again.

This Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe is Easy & Unique!

This irresistible Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe is SO GOOD!  You can't go wrong with the hot melty cheese brought to life with sweet shrimp and buffalo hot sauce. If you've never made a different version of Buffalo Chicken dip or a shrimp dip, you are in for a real treat.  The cheesy combination of spice and shrimp will make this dish disappear in no time.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.  Happy dipping.

And if you are a shrimp lover like me, don't forget to try my 25+ Healthy Shrimp Recipes.  And if you are planning a Super Bowl party with this dip, add any of my 30+ Healthy Super Bowl Snacks to your menu.

More Healthy Dip Recipes to Love

• Lightened Up Jalapeno Popper Dip
• Everything Bagel Dip
• Creamy Black Bean Dip
• Avocado Feta Dip
• Whipped Garlic Feta Dip

More Buffalo Recipes to Love

• Buffalo Chickpea Burgers with Blue Cheese Cole Slaw
• Buffalo Shrimp Skewers
• Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
• Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower
• Buffalo Hummus

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Best Buffalo Shrimp Dip Recipe

Julie Wunder

The BEST Buffalo Shrimp Dip recipe is filled with creamy cream cheese, shrimp, blue cheese, and Frank's Hot Sauce for an irresistible, dippable seafood appetizer that will disappear before your eyes.  This hot shrimp dip is melty, and extra fabulous because it's healthier with Greek yogurt and not mayonnaise!  Serve with chips, celery sticks, or carrots for the perfect gameday snack.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 269 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups shrimp, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or melted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 7 ounces shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• ½ cup Frank's Buffalo Sauce
• ½ cup green onions, sliced
• ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
• toppings: extra green onions and blue cheese crumbles
• dippers: celery, carrots, chips and/or crackers.

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a saute pan, heat the oil or butter to medium heat.  Saute your shrimp for 2-3 minutes until about 75% cooked.  They will finish cooking in the casserole dish.
• In a large bowl stir together the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, greek yogurt and Frank's Hot Sauce. Fold in the shrimp, green onion and blue cheese crumbles at the end.
• Pour the cheese mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top.
• Bake for 20 minutes. The get the top golden brown turn on the broiler for a few minutes at the end.
• Top with extra blue cheese crumbles and green onions. Serve immediately with dippers.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

 

Freezing

I would not recommend freezing this recipe.

 

Make Ahead

You can make and assemble this casserole ahead of time, up to 24 hours in advance.  Cover it and store it in the refrigerator.  Bake when you are ready to eat.  The only trick is to allow the casserole dish to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking or you risk cracking your casserole dish and it will take longer to bake.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 1209mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 675IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 304mgIron: 1mg

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