This Shrimp Dip is at all times successful at events! With just some easy elements, this dip will be made rapidly (and made forward of time if wanted!)
MOM’S SHRIMP DIP RECIPE
I discussed in a recipe put up (for Salmon Patties) just a few weeks in the past that I used to be engaged on sharing a few of my Mother-in-law’s hottest recipes. These have been the recipes everybody needed her to carry to all their get togethers. Chris began making this Shrimp Dip within the 70’s and it quickly turned a favourite amongst family and friends. It’s really easy to make and nobody can cease themselves from going again for extra!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I feel what I like most about these basic recipes is that they’re straightforward & fast! My mother-in-law solely ever used the canned shrimp and salmon. The canned shrimp are tiny shrimp that require no de-veining, eradicating of tails or extra cooking. You simply chop them up. And should you want a last-minute dip, you can also make this quick with out planning forward. I discover canned shrimp a lot simpler to make use of on this than recent. Having stated all that, I’ve by no means tried this with recent shrimp, should you do, please let me know the way it goes for you!
Sure. You can also make this dip the night time earlier than. Cowl it and retailer it within the fridge.
Rippled potato chips are my favourite dipper to make use of on this dip. You can too use corn chips, Ritz, crackers, slices of bread or toast, slices of celery or carrots, and so forth.
Sure, you possibly can add a contact of warmth to this dip if desired. You get a really slight kick with the chili sauce however you possibly can undoubtedly add extra. I’d recommend including 1 teaspoon of Previous Bay and a few crushed crimson pepper flakes should you like them.
Nope, no have to rinse them earlier than utilizing them on this recipe until that’s one thing you favor to do.
Any leftover Shrimp Dip will be saved in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- cream cheese– you’ll have to Soften Cream Cheese earlier than utilizing
- mayonnaise– some folks use bitter cream however I feel that makes it just a little too tangy in my style.
- lemon juice– it’s important to use recent squeezed lemon juice. The bottled stuff simply received’t do that dip justice and can make it style too faux and chemically.
- chili sauce– should you’ve by no means used chili sauce, you possibly can sometimes discover it by the ketchup within the condiment aisle. Try my ingredient pic for a visible if that can provide help to discover it.
- Worcestershire sauce
- dried minced onion – you would use recent onion however the style shall be sturdy so that’s the reason I feel Chris at all times went with the dried onion so it wouldn’t overwhelm the opposite flavors.
- canned tiny shrimp– I used canned shrimp (not an affiliated paid hyperlink.) I linked a model so that you can see there. You should utilize any model that yow will discover. Some shops solely carry a 4 ounce can of tiny cooked shrimp. if that’s all yow will discover, then use that. It would work right here.
- shredded mozzarella cheese – that is non-compulsory however I started including mozzarella cheese after I began making this and we liked it but when added cheese isn’t your factor, simply go away it out, there recipe nonetheless works.
- sliced inexperienced onions – I like the colour and the very gentle onion taste this provides however because you’re including dried minced onion, you possibly can skip it should you favor.
HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP DIP:
In a medium bowl beat collectively the cream cheese and mayonnaise till easy. Add the lemon juice, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and dried onion. Beat till easy.
Chop up the shrimp into chunks. Stir chopped shrimp and mozzarella cheese into the cream cheese combination.
Garnish with sliced inexperienced onions. Hold chilled. Serve with potato chips (or your favourite cracker.)
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Initially revealed: March 2012
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Energy: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fats: 5g | Sodium: 355mg | Sugar: 2g
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