✨ Introduction
Cheesy Garlic Butter Shrimp Roll-Ups are the ultimate creamy seafood comfort bake packed with juicy shrimp, gooey melted cheese, buttery garlic flavor, and soft golden rolls baked to perfection. Every bite delivers rich seafood goodness wrapped inside tender dough with bubbling cheesy garlic butter in every layer. Warm, indulgent, and deeply satisfying, these seafood roll-ups are perfect for family dinners, parties, game nights, or cozy comfort food cravings.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Shrimp Filling
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 green onions, sliced
For the Roll-Ups
• 1 tube pizza dough or crescent roll dough
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp parsley
Optional Add-Ins
• Crab meat
• Spinach
• Jalapeños
• Bacon bits
Optional Garnish
• Fresh parsley
• Parmesan cheese
• Chili flakes
• Lemon wedges
Optional Dipping Sauces
• Garlic aioli
• Ranch dressing
• Spicy mayo
• Cheese sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Shrimp
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and tender.
3️⃣ Make the Filling
In a bowl, combine shrimp, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and green onions until creamy.
4️⃣ Prepare the Dough
Roll out pizza dough or crescent dough into a rectangle.
5️⃣ Add the Filling
Spread the shrimp mixture evenly across the dough.
6️⃣ Roll the Dough
Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape.
7️⃣ Slice the Roll-Ups
Cut into even slices and place into a greased baking dish.
8️⃣ Add Garlic Butter
Brush tops with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and parsley.
9️⃣ Bake Until Golden
Bake until golden brown, bubbly, and fully cooked.
🔟 Garnish and Serve
Top with parsley, Parmesan cheese, chili flakes, or lemon wedges and serve warm with dipping sauces.
❓ FAQ
Can I air fry them?
Yes, air frying works beautifully for smaller batches.
What shrimp works best?
Medium shrimp chopped small work perfectly.
Can I make them spicy?
Add jalapeños or extra Cajun seasoning.
What cheese works best?
Mozzarella and cheddar create the perfect gooey texture.
Can I prepare them ahead?
Yes, assemble ahead and bake before serving.
🦐 Final Thoughts
Cheesy Garlic Butter Shrimp Roll-Ups are the perfect seafood comfort bake packed with buttery shrimp, creamy cheese filling, and golden garlic bread goodness. Warm, cheesy, and deeply satisfying, they’re a crowd-pleasing homemade favorite full of rich savory flavor.
