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Shrimp Cocktail Dip
Shrimp cocktail dip is a fun twist on the classic shrimp cocktail appetizer. A rich cream cheese based dip is topped with cocktail sauce, shrimp and green onions. Served with crackers or crostini to dip this is the ultimate dip for seafood lovers!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked small shrimp (see notes below)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened, 250 grams, 1 brick)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cup cocktail sauce
- ¼ cup chives (or green onion, finely sliced)
Instructions
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature so that it is softened, or microwave on a plate for 15-30 seconds to soften the cheese. Add the softened cream cheese and lemon juice to a small bowl. You can use a spoon in a small bowl or a handheld mixer to mix until the cream cheese is smooth and creamy. Evenly spread the mixture into a serving dish.
- Spread the cocktail sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Place the cooked shrimp evenly on the top of the cocktail sauce. (Note: if using frozen shrimp ensure they are thawed and drained very well).
- Top the dip with sliced chives or green onions. Serve with crackers, crostini or slices of baguette and enjoy!
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Notes
- The smaller the shrimp the better for this dip as you want them to fit on the cracker. When looking at the bag of frozen shrimp look for size 41/50, 51-60, 71-90, or baby shrimp. You can use frozen fully cooked shrimp, just thaw them and drain them very well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
410mg
(17%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
537IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 537IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.