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Mom’s Shrimp Dip

Thick, creamy shrimp dip is the perfect appetizer for a party or the holidays! Tender shrimp, cream cheese, mayo, and a couple of seasonings combine for the best shrimp dip recipe you've ever tasted.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup good quality mayonnaise (Do not use Miracle Whip)
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped green onion, plus a bit more for sprinkling over the top
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Set aside a few of the nicer looking whole shrimp (to use for garnish), then chop up the rest.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until blended and smooth. An electric mixer works best, to get the mixture completely smooth and lump-free.
  3. Add chopped shrimp, green onion, and garlic salt to the cream cheese mixture and fold to evenly combine.
  4. Transfer dip to a small serving bowl and top with reserved whole shrimp and additional green onion. Sprinkle a bit of freshly ground black pepper over the top. Serve with crackers and fresh veggies for dipping. For crackers, Keebler Original Club Crackers are a favorite for our family.

Notes

  • a Christmas Eve tradition for my family, from Mom's recipe box
  • To make ahead. This dip can be prepared several hours to a day ahead of time and then stored in a container with a lid in the refrigerator.
  • To store. If you end up with leftover shrimp dip, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 188mg (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.