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Shrimp Dip

This cold shrimp dip is thick, creamy, and packed with finely chopped shrimp in every scoop. It takes about 10 minutes to put together and gets better the longer it chills. Make it the night before and it's ready when you are.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Shauna

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked salad shrimp thawed, drained, and very finely chopped (reserve 3–6 whole shrimp for garnish)
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ⅓ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with a handheld mixer on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.
    Whipped cream cheese mixture in a clear glass mixing bowl, prepared as the base for shrimp dip. The creamy mixture is smooth and fluffy, sitting on a white marble countertop under bright lighting.
  • Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix on low until fully combined.
    Cream cheese shrimp dip base mixed with seasoning in a clear glass bowl. The creamy mixture has a light pink colour and smooth whipped texture, sitting on a white marble countertop.
  • Fold in the chopped shrimp, parsley, and green onions until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
    Cream cheese shrimp dip in a glass mixing bowl with small pink shrimp, chopped green onions, and fresh herbs added on top before mixing. The bowl sits on a white marble surface in bright natural light.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
    Creamy shrimp dip served in a white bowl, made with small shrimp, cream cheese, and herbs. The chilled seafood dip has a thick, fluffy texture and sits on a light marble surface.
  • Before serving, top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, green onions, and a few of the reserved whole shrimp.
    Creamy shrimp dip served in a white bowl on a platter with crackers and fresh celery sticks. The chilled seafood dip is garnished with small shrimp and chopped herbs, making it a party-ready appetizer spread.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese and full-fat mayonnaise for the best texture.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before you start.
  • Drain the shrimp well and pat it as dry as possible — excess moisture will thin out the dip.
  • Chop the shrimp nice and small so it distributes evenly and stays on a cracker.
  • Fold everything together gently with a spatula once the shrimp and herbs go in.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 0.4mg