Description
Cowboy Butter Cajun Shrimp Bombs with Cheesy Dipping Sauce are bold, buttery, and cheesy bites of shrimp-filled biscuit dough, baked to perfection and served with a rich cheddar sauce. Perfect as a party appetizer or indulgent snack.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp Bombs:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 2 tablespoons cowboy butter (melted butter with garlic, parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- For the Cheesy Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss shrimp with cowboy butter, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Let marinate briefly.
- Flatten each biscuit into a 3–4 inch circle. Place 1 shrimp and a pinch of mozzarella in the center.
- Fold and seal into a ball using egg wash. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with extra cowboy butter and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk and stir until thickened. Add cheddar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Serve shrimp bombs hot with cheese sauce on the side. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use jalapeño cheddar biscuit dough or add cream cheese inside for variation.
- Try a mix of shrimp and crab for a seafood twist.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the dip for extra heat.
- Reheat shrimp bombs in the oven and cheese sauce on the stove with milk.
- Air fry at 350°F for 10–12 minutes for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
