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5 Ingredient Cold Shrimp Dip

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A creamy, chunky cold shrimp dip made in just 10 minutes with a smooth cream cheese and mayonnaise base, roughly chopped shrimp, green onions, and fresh lemon juice. A blend of Worcestershire, soy, and cocktail sauces adds savory depth, while a touch of hot sauce brings a subtle kick.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3.5 cups
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups shrimp roughly chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cocktail sauce
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Fork or hand mixer
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl and beat it with a fork or hand mixer until completely smooth and free of lumps. Mix in the mayonnaise until fully blended. Add the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, cocktail sauce, and hot sauce, stirring thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed. Sample the mixture at this point and make any seasoning adjustments, as it's simpler to balance flavors before the shrimp is incorporated.
  2. Add the chopped shrimp, fresh lemon juice, and green onions to the seasoned cream cheese mixture. Fold gently using slow, careful motions just until all ingredients are uniformly combined, taking care not to break down the shrimp pieces. Stop mixing once everything looks evenly distributed to maintain a chunky texture.
  3. Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to blend and the consistency to firm slightly. Right before serving, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for color and a fresh herbal note. Pair with crackers, bread slices, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing—cold cream cheese will leave lumps that don't disappear even with vigorous stirring. If you're short on time, microwave it in short bursts to soften quickly. Pre-cooked or thawed frozen shrimp both work well; just pat them dry before chopping. The dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator—the flavors actually improve with a longer chill. Add the parsley garnish just before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant. For a lighter version, Neufchâtel cheese or Greek yogurt can be substituted for the cream cheese, though the texture will be slightly thinner.

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