Christmas Cheer or Any Time of Year Cheese Shrimp Spread
Bring festive flavor to your gatherings with this creamy and indulgent Cheese Shrimp Spread, perfect for Christmas cheer or any celebration year-round! This no-cook appetizer combines velvety cream cheese, tender cooked shrimp, and zesty accents of Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and a hint of hot sauce for a burst of bold flavor in every bite. Enhanced with the crunch of fresh green onions and a sprinkle of paprika and parsley for a touch of holiday color, this spread is ready in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with crackers, baguette slices, or crisp veggie sticks. Whether served at your holiday party or as an everyday snack, this crowd-pleasing shrimp dip is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions (finely chopped)
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp paprika (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 15 minutes if necessary.
Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Stir in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, and green onions until well combined.
Gently fold in the cooked shrimp until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the cheese and shrimp spread to a serving bowl or plate and use a spatula to smooth the top.
Sprinkle a light dusting of paprika over the top for color, and add the chopped parsley as a garnish.
Serve immediately with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for a firmer texture before serving.
Optional: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.7 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.8 g | 259% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 1640 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 71.4 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1077 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
