Shrimp Dip Recipe
Servings 24 (1 Tbsp servings)
Calories 53kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese softened
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup chili sauce (i.e. Heinz)
- 1 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning (i.e. Seafood Magic, Old Bay)
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
- few dashes hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely diced (Reserve some for garnishing, if desired)
- 3 green onion thinly sliced
- 4 oz tiny cooked shrimp roughly chopped
- chopped chives for garnishing optional
- assorted crackers, pita chips, crostini or bread for serving
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, whip together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chili sauce, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and lemon pepper. Whip for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add a few dashes of hot sauce, adjusting the level of heat to your taste.
- By hand, fold in red bell pepper, green onion and shrimp mixing until fully combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container to chill for at least 2 hours prior to serving.
- Serve with crackers or pita chips as an appetizer or as a sandwich spread garnished with additional red pepper and chives, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg