Mexican Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
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Mexican Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
Description
Mexican Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip mixes cooked small shrimp with diced red onion, cucumber, seeded plum tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeño for a fresh vegetable base. This mixture is tossed in a bright dressing of lime juice, tomato juice, ketchup, hot sauce, and kosher salt that can marinate from one hour up to 24.
The marinated shrimp and vegetables are spooned over softened cream cheese to form layered dip with creamy texture contrasted by the crispness of fresh veggies. Avocado and scallions scattered on top contribute extra creaminess and a mild oniony bite. The dip is served chilled alongside saltine crackers or tortilla chips for scooping.
This dip works well as an appetizer or party dish. The overnight marinate allows the flavors to meld while the sharp cream cheese base balances the tangy, slightly spicy seafood mixture. Draining excess liquid before serving prevents sogginess on the crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp cooked, small
- 1/2 cup red onion , minced
- 3/4 cup cucumber , diced
- 3 plum tomatoes , seeds and pulp removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
- 1 jalapeño , seeded and minced
- 1 lime fresh
- 5 ounces tomato juice
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 avocado , pitted and chopped
- 4 scallions chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, brick
- saltine cracker or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Combine cooked shrimp, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeno in a mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime, tomato juice, ketchup, hot sauce and Kosher salt.
- Pour tomato mixture over fresh veggies, toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.
- Toss to refresh when ready to serve. Drain excess liquid.
- Spoon on top of softened cream cheese.
- Top with freshly chopped avocado and scallions and serve with saltine crackers and/or tortilla chips.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
- The nutrition information excludes saltine crackers or tortilla chips.
- Refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to allow flavors to develop fully.
- Drain any excess liquid from the marinated shrimp mixture before spooning it onto cream cheese to avoid making the dip watery.
- Serve chilled with saltine crackers or tortilla chips for best texture and flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 906mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 831IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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