Description
This creamy shrimp dip is perfect for entertaining, served with crackers, toasted bread, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the cooked shrimp into small pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
- Add shredded cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in the shrimp gently until evenly distributed.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or transfer to a baking dish and heat at 350°F for 15 minutes for a warm version.
- Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or vegetables.
Notes
- This dip can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- For a spicier version, add more hot sauce according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: shrimp dip, creamy shrimp dip, appetizer