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Shrimp Spread/Dip

Here's how you make Shrimp Spread/Dip
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  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 8h
    • The following recipe serves 10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp (minced, original recipe says "ground")
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 green onions, minced
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream (to 1/4 cup sour cream, optional)
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning or Old Bay seasoning, optional)
  • Salt and pepper (go easy here if you use Tony's or Old Bay)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine softened cream cheese and lemon juice.

  • Step 2: Stir in green onions and minced shrimp.

  • Step 3: Add mayo, increasing amount to desired consistency (a spread or a dip). Add some sour cream to thin it even more.

  • Step 4: Season with Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Reduce or omit the salt and pepper if you use Tony's or Old Bay seasoning.

  • Step 5: Chill 8 hours to blend flavors. Taste and season again if necessary.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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