Description
Shrimp dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer that combines succulent shrimp with rich cream cheese and tangy sour cream, creating an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, this versatile dip can be served warm or chilled, paired with crunchy tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks. With its simple preparation and delightful taste, this shrimp dip is sure to become a favorite at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by thawing if frozen and chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Gently fold in chopped shrimp and green onions; mix carefully to keep shrimp intact.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra green onions if desired, and serve with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg