Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
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5
Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
Description
This dip consists of a block of cream cheese spread on a serving plate, topped evenly with cocktail sauce, and finished by scattering small cooked shrimp over the top. The layers combine creamy, savory, and sweet tangy flavors, with the cocktail sauce providing a subtle kick and acidity that balances the richness of the cream cheese.
The shrimp add texture and seafood flavor while keeping the preparation straightforward as they are used pre-cooked and peeled. This dip is well suited for parties or casual snacking and pairs nicely with crackers or chips for dipping.
Chilling the dip before serving allows the flavors to meld slightly. As noted, the cocktail sauce may bleed into the cream cheese over storage time, but this does not affect the taste. It is recommended to consume within two to three days and not to freeze, as the texture will change.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cups cocktail sauce add more to taste if needed
- 4-8 ounces Shrimp pre-cooked, peeled, & de-veined, mini
- Chips for serving
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- Place block of cream cheese on a plate.
- Pour cocktail sauce evenly over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle shrimp over the top. Serve with crackers or chips.
Notes
- Store the assembled dip in an airtight container refrigerated and consume within two to three days for best quality.
- The cocktail sauce may blend into the cream cheese during storage, altering appearance but not flavor.
- This dip is not recommended for freezing as texture changes will occur.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 642IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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