Description
A delicious creamy shrimp dip that is perfect for gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the shrimp over medium heat until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and chop into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, salt, and black pepper.
- Fold in the chopped shrimp until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, consider adding a dash of hot sauce.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg