Garlic is for Lovers, Shrimp Scampi Dip

Happy Valentine's Day! I have a rich and delicious shrimp scampi dip to share with your love. There is a healthy amount of garlic, so it may be a dip for you long time lovers or those wanting to take your relationship to the all important next level, garlic breath. 

  
Ingredients

1 Lb Medium Shrimp

2 C. Shredded Mozzarella

1 C. Sour Cream

8 oz. Cream Cheese

¼ C. Butter

¼ C. White Wine

3 Cloves Garlic (pressed)

Juice of 1 Lemon

½ teaspoon Paprika

Salt and Pepper

Instructions

1. Clean and prepare shrimp by peeling, de veining and removing tales. (Or buy them already cleaned).
2. Mix Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, and 1 cup of shredded Mozzarella in a bowl and set aside for later use.
3. Heat a large sauce pan on medium. Add butter to the pan. Once the utter has melted, pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and add to the pan. 
4. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
5. Press garlic cloves and add to pan along with the juice of one lemon. 
6. Stir the shrimp to turn over and expose the other side to heat. Add white wine.
7. When the wine begins to bubble and shrimp are fully cooked, turn off the heat. 
8. Add Cheese and Sour Cream mixtures to the pan. Gently stir until it becomes fully incorporated.
9. Pre-heat oven to 375. Put Dip into a 10" round baking dishes.
10. Add the remaining cup of Mozzarella to the top.
11. Bake for 15 Minutes, or until the top is brown and the dip beneath is bubbling. 
12. Serve with sliced baguette toasted and un-toasted. 

   
 
" A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you on the seat." -Old New York Proverb