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Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip Recipe

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A creamy and tangy shrimp dip featuring a smooth cream cheese base topped with a zesty cocktail sauce and succulent cooked bay shrimp. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, this no-cook appetizer pairs beautifully with crackers and celery sticks for a refreshing bite.

Ingredients

Cocktail Sauce

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup hot horseradish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

Dip Base and Topping

  • 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
  • ¾ pound cooked bay shrimp

For Serving

  • Crackers, such as Triscuits
  • Celery sticks

Instructions

  1. Make the cocktail sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the ketchup, hot horseradish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Tabasco sauce, apple sauce, and fresh lemon zest until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese base: Place the 8-ounce block of cream cheese onto a serving plate or platter. Using the back of a spoon, gently press and spread the cream cheese evenly into a ½-inch thick layer, creating a smooth surface for the toppings.
  3. Assemble the dip: Pour the prepared cocktail sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer, spreading it carefully to cover the surface. Then, evenly distribute the cooked bay shrimp on top of the cocktail sauce.
  4. Serve: Arrange crackers such as Triscuits and celery sticks alongside the dip for easy dipping and serving. Enjoy immediately for best freshness.

Notes

  • Use fully cooked bay shrimp to avoid additional cooking steps and ensure safety.
  • You can adjust the amount of horseradish or Tabasco sauce to make the dip milder or spicier according to your taste.
  • For a dairy-free alternative, consider substituting cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese and using suitable shrimp alternatives.
  • Keep the dip refrigerated until serving to maintain freshness and food safety.

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