Cold • Creamy • Protein-Packed • Party Favorite
Quick Description
A rich, chilled shrimp dip made with creamy Greek yogurt + mayo, diced veggies, fresh dill, and tender baby shrimp. Perfect with cucumbers, celery, crackers, or low-carb chips. A refreshing, savory, protein-friendly dip for parties, BBQs, or snacking.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 8–10
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Protein: ~12–15g per serving (depends on shrimp amount)
Ingredients
Base Dip
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Protein
- 1–1½ cups small cooked shrimp (baby shrimp or chopped regular shrimp)
Vegetables
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
For Serving (as shown in image)
- Sliced cucumbers
- Celery sticks
- Zucchini rounds
- Crackers, chips, or low-carb dippers
Instructions
1. Make the creamy base
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Greek yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt & pepper
Mix until smooth.
2. Fold in the shrimp
Add cooked shrimp (whole or chopped).
Mix gently to keep shrimp pieces intact.
3. Add the vegetables
Stir in:
- Celery
- Bell pepper
- Cucumber
- Dill
- Green onion
Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
4. Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
The dip becomes thicker and tastier as it chills.
5. Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Garnish with extra shrimp, dill, cucumber slices, and celery sticks (as in image).
Serve cold.
Storage
Fridge:
Keeps 2–3 days in an airtight container.
Freezer:
Not recommended — dairy-based dips change texture.
Make It High-Protein
✔ Use 100% Greek yogurt (replace mayo with yogurt if desired)
✔ Add extra chopped shrimp
✔ Add ½ cup cottage cheese blended smooth into the dip
✔ Add 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (adds depth + protein)
Flavor Upgrade Tips
- A dash of Old Bay seasoning
- Add minced jalapeño for heat
- Stir in 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime instead of lemon
- Mix in 2–3 chopped pickles for crunch
- Add smoked paprika on top
