INGREDIENTS
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cups (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cups green onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, minced
1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined), fresh or frozen (and thawed/drained), cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
1 lemon, zested and juiced (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Crackers, baguette, for serving
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 375º F.
In a large bowl or mixer, beat together cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and parmesan cheese.
Season with lemon zest and juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, and stir together to combine, then set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté bell pepper and green onion for 6-8 minutes, or until bell pepper starts to soften.
Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and creole seasoning, then cook for 1-2 minutes, or until shrimp starts to turn pink.
Add cream cheese mixture and parsley, then stir together.
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until mixture is hot and bubbly.
Remove from oven and serve hot.