Cucumber Shrimp Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this refreshing and creamy Cucumber Shrimp Spread—a perfect blend of succulent shrimp, crisp seedless cucumber, and tangy lemon, all folded into a velvety cream cheese base. Infused with fresh dill and a hint of garlic, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless yet elegant choice for entertaining. Serve it chilled with crackers or toast points for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s bursting with bright, savory flavors. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or looking to impress at your next dinner party, this shrimp spread is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shrimp (cooked, peeled, and deveined)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (seedless, finely diced)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp Dill (fresh, chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Chives (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 package Crackers or toast points (for serving)
Instructions
Place the cooked shrimp on a cutting board and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the chopped shrimp, diced cucumber, dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped chives.
Serve the Cucumber Shrimp Spread with crackers or toast points. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.4 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.7 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 742 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 3613 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 85.8 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1190 mg | 25% | |
*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.
