5 Ingredient Easy Creamy Shrimp Dip
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Recipe: #13028
July 08, 2014
Categories: Dips, Lunch, Shellfish, Shrimp, Appetizers, North American, 5-Minute Prep, Easy/Beginner Cooking, Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Quick Meals, Brunch, Entertaining, Game/Sports Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Ladies Luncheon, New Years, Picnic, Potluck, Summer, Food Processor, Refrigerator, Processed Cheese, Spring more
"This is a oldie, but goodie; and, super easy. I have been making this for years. Always good; and, never any left. Perfect to serve with crackers, bread sticks; or your favorite 'veggies.' Try stuffing cucumber rounds or celery; even small plum tomatoes. Make a few hours ahead of time, so it can really develop all those flavors. Cook time includes time for it to chill before serving."
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (114.9 g)
- Calories 165.6
- Total Fat - 13.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.9 g
- Cholesterol - 38.5 mg
- Sodium - 104.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 6.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.4 g
- Sugars - 1.7 g
- Protein - 5.7 g
- Calcium - 98.5 mg
- Iron - 0.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 19.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step 1
Shrimp ... Now, I like to cook my own shrimp with the shell on, with a little Old Bay seasoning. Then, peel and chop. But, I also go with what is the best price at the time. One Note: If frozen; make sure to remove from the bag, and place in a colander, cover with plastic wrap and place on top of a larger bowl. This way, the shrimp don't sit in water as they thaw. Make sure to always thaw in the refrigerator.
Step 2
Which ever method you use; fine chop your shrimp. I usually use around 2 cups of shrimp; but, use less for a creamier dip - or, more for a chunkier dip. Note: You can always chop the shrimp in your food processor too. Just make sure to only pulse a couple of times; you don't want to puree it.
Step 3
Dip ... Add the cream cheese, sour cream, half of the lemon juice, zest, and 1/2 of the good seasons mix; then, mix to combine. Then, add the shrimp; and carefully fold them in the mix. After you add the shrimp, you can add more of the lemon juice; and, more of the dressing mix if you want. Always season with pepper. It is all a personal taste - which is why I like to start slow ... you can always add more.
Step 4
Serve and ENJOY! ... Once you get the flavor you like; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve - at least 1 hour up to 4 hours before serving. Serve with your favorite crackers, bread sticks, baguettes, vegetables, etc. A great party dip; or family 'snack.'
Tips & Variations
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