Veggie Seafood Layered Dip
Recipe: #19620
June 18, 2015
Categories: Dips, Shrimp, Cheese, Appetizers, Peppers Christmas, New Years, Cream Cheese, more
"A creamy layered dip with veggies, crabmeat, and shrimp. Cook time is chilling time."
Original is 18 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (76 g)
- Calories 128
- Total Fat - 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.9 g
- Cholesterol - 56.6 mg
- Sodium - 415.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 6.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
- Sugars - 2.4 g
- Protein - 8.9 g
- Calcium - 102.3 mg
- Iron - 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 7.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In large bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Set aside.
Step 2
Remove seeds from tomatoes and chop into 1/4" pieces.
Step 3
Spread cream cheese mixture into 12" round serving dish.
Step 4
Pour cocktail sauce evenly over mixture.
Step 5
Layer with green bell pepper, green onions, and tomato.
Step 6
Top with cooked crabmeat and shrimp.
Step 7
Sprinkle with mozzarella.
Step 8
Cover and chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the tomatoes, choose ones that are ripe and firm. Avoid tomatoes that are overly soft or bruised.
- When choosing the green bell peppers, pick ones that are bright in color and firm to the touch.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream for a tangy flavor that is lower in fat. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a creamy texture and flavor to the dip while reducing the amount of fat.
- Substitute cooked chicken for the shrimp for a protein-packed dip. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a lean source of protein to the dish while still providing a flavorful and satisfying result.
Mexican Veggie Seafood Layered Dip Replace the cocktail sauce with 1 cup salsa, and replace the mozzarella cheese with 1 cup cheddar cheese. Add 1/4 cup of black beans and 1/4 cup of corn to the layer of vegetables. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro before serving.
Garlic Toast: A delicious accompaniment to the Veggie Seafood Layered Dip, garlic toast is easy to make and adds a wonderful crunch to the creamy dip. The garlic flavor pairs wonderfully with the seafood and veggies in the dip.
Roasted Broccoli: Roasted broccoli is a great accompaniment to the Veggie Seafood Layered Dip. The crunchy, roasted broccoli adds a nice contrast to the creamy dip, and the bright flavor of the broccoli pairs nicely with the seafood and veggies. Roasting the broccoli also brings out its natural sweetness, making it a great side dish.
FAQ
Q: How long should I chill the dip?
A: At least two hours before serving.
Q: What ingredients do I need for the dip?
A: The dip requires mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: This recipe is similar to the popular shrimp dip served on the set of the hit sitcom, Friends. The show's writers often used food as a way to bring the characters together and the dip became a fan favorite.
Fun Fact 2: The classic seafood dip is believed to have originated in the 1950s in New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is known for its unique Creole and Cajun cuisine, which is often a combination of seafood and vegetables.