Cajun Shrimp Dip

APPS & SIDES

Perfect for light lunches, summer cookouts, or as a fresh counterpoint to grilled mains, this salad fits naturally into meals where balance and ease matter.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

45-60 Min

SERVINGS

6-8

Prep Time

10 Min

Cook Time

2.5H-3H

SERVINGS

6-8

Recommend

INGREDIENTS

Proteins

1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
8 oz andouille sausage, diced

Queso Base

8 oz cream cheese
1½ cups whole milk or half & half
2 cups freshly shredded white cheddar
1 cup pepper jack

Veg & Flavor

½ cup diced bell peppers
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne

Optional serve with

Fresh lemon juice
Chopped parsley or green onions
Tortilla chips
Grilled baguette slices
Crackers

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Smoke the shrimp and sausage

Season shrimp and sausage with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Place them on the pellet grill and smoke until shrimp are just cooked and sausage is lightly browned.

Step 2: Prepare the cream cheese base

In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and garlic until smooth and cohesive.

Step 3: Combine proteins and seasoning

Add the smoked shrimp and sausage into the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently, then sprinkle in additional Cajun seasoning and shredded cheese.

Step 4: Bake the dip

Transfer the mixture to a grill-safe dish. Place back on the pellet grill and cook until hot, bubbly, and fully melted on top.Smoke at 250°F about 45–60 minutes.