Description
A creamy and savory cold shrimp dip that’s perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: hot sauce for added heat
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, start by combining the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Using a hand mixer or wooden spoon, blend these ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- After achieving a smooth consistency, add in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir well to incorporate.
- Next, sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in the cooked shrimp until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Once ready to serve, garnish with sliced green onions and fresh parsley. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
Notes
You can substitute regular cream cheese with low-fat or Neufchâtel cheese, and use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg