This Shrimp Dip is all the time successful at events! With only a few easy substances, this dip will be made rapidly (and made forward of time if wanted!)
MOM’S SHRIMP DIP RECIPE
I discussed in a recipe put up (for Salmon Patties) just a few weeks in the past that I used to be engaged on sharing a few of my Mother-in-law’s hottest recipes. These had been the recipes everybody needed her to convey to all their get togethers. Chris began making this Shrimp Dip within the 70’s and it quickly turned a favourite amongst family and friends. It’s really easy to make and nobody can cease themselves from going again for extra!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I believe what I like most about these basic recipes is that they’re simple & fast! My mother-in-law solely ever used the canned shrimp and salmon. The canned shrimp are tiny shrimp that require no de-veining, eradicating of tails or further cooking. You simply chop them up. And in the event you want a last-minute dip, you can also make this quick with out planning forward. I discover canned shrimp a lot simpler to make use of on this than contemporary. Having mentioned all that, I’ve by no means tried this with contemporary shrimp, in the event you do, please let me know the way it goes for you!
Sure. You may make this dip the night time earlier than. Cowl it and retailer it within the fridge.
Rippled potato chips are my favourite dipper to make use of on this dip. It’s also possible to use corn chips, Ritz, crackers, slices of bread or toast, slices of celery or carrots, and so on.
Sure, you may add a contact of warmth to this dip if desired. You get a really slight kick with the chili sauce however you may positively add extra. I’d recommend including 1 teaspoon of Outdated Bay and a few crushed crimson pepper flakes in the event you like them.
Nope, no must rinse them earlier than utilizing them on this recipe except that’s one thing you favor to do.
Any leftover Shrimp Dip will be saved in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- cream cheese– you’ll must Soften Cream Cheese earlier than utilizing
- mayonnaise– some individuals use bitter cream however I believe that makes it a bit too tangy in my style.
- lemon juice– you must use contemporary squeezed lemon juice. The bottled stuff simply gained’t do that dip justice and can make it style too pretend and chemically.
- chili sauce– in the event you’ve by no means used chili sauce, you may sometimes discover it by the ketchup within the condiment aisle. Take a look at my ingredient pic for a visible if that can show you how to discover it.
- Worcestershire sauce
- dried minced onion – you possibly can use contemporary onion however the style might be robust so that’s the reason I believe Chris all the time went with the dried onion so it wouldn’t overwhelm the opposite flavors.
- canned tiny shrimp– I used canned shrimp (not an affiliated paid hyperlink.) I linked a model so that you can see there. You should utilize any model that you could find. Some shops solely carry a 4 ounce can of tiny cooked shrimp. if that’s all you could find, then use that. It should work right here.
- shredded mozzarella cheese – that is non-obligatory however I started including mozzarella cheese after I began making this and we liked it but when added cheese isn’t your factor, simply go away it out, there recipe nonetheless works.
- sliced inexperienced onions – I like the colour and the very mild onion taste this provides however because you’re including dried minced onion, you may skip it in the event you want.
HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP DIP:
In a medium bowl beat collectively the cream cheese and mayonnaise till clean. Add the lemon juice, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and dried onion. Beat till clean.
Chop up the shrimp into chunks. Stir chopped shrimp and mozzarella cheese into the cream cheese combination.
Garnish with sliced inexperienced onions. Preserve chilled. Serve with potato chips (or your favourite cracker.)
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Initially revealed: March 2012
Up to date pictures and republished: February 2025
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Energy: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fats: 5g | Sodium: 355mg | Sugar: 2g
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