Garlick Shrimp

Ingredients

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

450 gram. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 cloves garlic, minced

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

 226 gram block cream cheese, softened

1/4 c. mayonnaise

3/4 c. shredded mozzarella

1/4 c. grated Parmesan

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Pita chips, for serving

Method of Preparation

Preheat oven to 175 C. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add shrimp and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and no longer opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop.

In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, Parmesan, lemon juice and zest, parsley, and chopped shrimp and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer dip to a small baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly, 25 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and serve with pita chips.