This delicious Shrimp Dip is a quick and creamy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, shrimp, and cocktail sauce, it’s easy to whip up and packed with flavor. Serve it with crackers or veggies for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s ready in no time!
Ingredients Needed
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- 8 oz. cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cocktail sauce
- Crackers, for serving
How To Make Shrimp Dip
- Mix the base: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add fresh herbs: Stir in the green onions and parsley on low speed until just combined.
- Prepare the shrimp: Remove the shells and tails from the shrimp if needed, then chop them into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Fold in the shrimp: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the chopped shrimp into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dip: Transfer the mixture to a shallow serving bowl, smoothing it into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, spread the cocktail sauce over the dip and garnish with extra parsley. Serve with crackers for dipping.
Recipe Tips
- Soften the cream cheese properly: Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. Cold cream cheese will make the dip lumpy instead of creamy.
- Chop shrimp evenly: Cut the shrimp into small, even pieces to ensure every bite has shrimp. Uneven chopping can affect the texture.
- Chill for the best flavor: Let the dip rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour. This helps the flavors blend perfectly.
- Don’t overmix the shrimp: Fold the shrimp gently into the mixture to keep its texture intact. Overmixing can break the shrimp into mush.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh parsley, lemon, and shrimp make a huge difference in taste. Avoid pre-packaged options for the best results.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Put leftovers shrimp dip in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: warm leftovers shrimp dip in a microwave-safe dish at low power for 15-20 seconds, stirring in between to avoid overheating.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 400mg
- Potassium: 100mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 10g
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Description
This delicious Shrimp Dip is a quick and creamy appetizer perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like cream cheese, shrimp, and cocktail sauce, it’s easy to whip up and packed with flavor. Serve it with crackers or veggies for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s ready in no time!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix the base: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add fresh herbs: Stir in the green onions and parsley on low speed until just combined.
- Prepare the shrimp: Remove the shells and tails from the shrimp if needed, then chop them into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Fold in the shrimp: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the chopped shrimp into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dip: Transfer the mixture to a shallow serving bowl, smoothing it into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, spread the cocktail sauce over the dip and garnish with extra parsley. Serve with crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese properly: Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. Cold cream cheese will make the dip lumpy instead of creamy.
- Chop shrimp evenly: Cut the shrimp into small, even pieces to ensure every bite has shrimp. Uneven chopping can affect the texture.
- Chill for the best flavor: Let the dip rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour. This helps the flavors blend perfectly.
- Don’t overmix the shrimp: Fold the shrimp gently into the mixture to keep its texture intact. Overmixing can break the shrimp into mush.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh parsley, lemon, and shrimp make a huge difference in taste. Avoid pre-packaged options for the best results.
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