Description
A delicious and creamy Surf & Turf Queso Dip featuring chorizo and shrimp, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional for heat)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream OR half & half
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened & cubed
- 8 oz (225g) shredded Monterey Jack
- 8 oz (225g) shredded Cheddar
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Handful chopped cilantro (optional)
- Tortilla chips, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Place chorizo in a skillet over medium heat. Break apart and cook until browned + crispy. Remove and set aside (leave some of the flavorful oil in the pan).
- Season shrimp with paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. In the same skillet, melt butter. Cook shrimp 1–2 min per side until just pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little olive oil if needed. Sauté onion, bell pepper & jalapeño for 3–4 min. Add garlic and cook for 30 sec. Pour in heavy cream, then add cream cheese cubes. Stir until melted. Add Monterey Jack + Cheddar, stirring until silky. Season with cumin, paprika, and salt. Stir in some chopped cilantro if desired.
- Pour queso into a warm serving dish or cast iron pan. Add spoonfuls of chorizo and shrimp across the surface. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the seeds in the jalapeño.
- Can substitute half & half with heavy cream for a richer dip.
- Serve with lime wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg