Description
This creamy shrimp dip combines smooth cream cheese with tangy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, and a blend of spices enhanced by finely chopped cooked shrimp and fresh green onions. Perfectly seasoned and chilled to meld flavors, it’s a delightful appetizer for gatherings or snacking.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 package cream cheese (softened, 8oz/250g package)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Black pepper (to taste)
Add-ins
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (finely chopped)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Mayonnaise: Add the mayonnaise to the cream cheese and continue beating with the electric mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
- Season the Mixture: Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and Old Bay seasoning until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Fold in Shrimp and Onions: Gently fold the finely chopped cooked shrimp and chopped green onions into the seasoned cream cheese mixture, making sure they are incorporated without breaking them down.
- Season with Pepper: Add black pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference for seasoning.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the shrimp dip for at least 1 hour before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the dip to chill thoroughly.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly cooked shrimp that has been finely chopped.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the dip.
- Chilling the dip for at least an hour enhances the flavor blending but can be refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance.
- Serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, or toasted bread for an enjoyable appetizer experience.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning to your taste if you prefer a spicier dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
