Description
This creamy and flavorful shrimp dip combines softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chili sauce, and seasonings with finely chopped cooked shrimp and fresh herbs. Perfect as a make-ahead appetizer, it’s chilled to meld the flavors and served with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing starter.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounce package block-style cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce (such as Heinz brand)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s brand)
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups finely-chopped cooked shrimp, patted dry (about 8 ounces total)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Optional Garnishes
- Additional chopped fresh parsley or chopped green onion
- Small cooked shrimp
- A dash of paprika
Optional Serving Suggestions
- Crackers
- Celery sticks
- Potato chips
- French baguette slices
Instructions
- Blend Cream Cheese and Seasonings: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chili sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Vegetables and Shrimp: Gently fold in the chopped green onions, finely chopped cooked shrimp, and fresh parsley into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the dip.
- Chill to Meld Flavors: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with additional parsley, green onions, small shrimp, or a dash of paprika for color and extra flavor. Serve chilled with crackers, celery sticks, potato chips, or sliced French baguette.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly cooked shrimp that are finely chopped and well drained to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
- You can prepare this dip up to a day ahead to save time; just keep it covered and refrigerated.
- Adjust the chili sauce quantity if you prefer a milder or spicier dip.
- If you want a smoother texture, pulse the shrimp briefly in a food processor before folding in.
- This dip pairs well with a variety of dippers including fresh vegetables for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
