Fantastic Shrimp Cocktail Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this Fantastic Shrimp Cocktail Spread, a no-cook, crowd-pleasing dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This layered seafood dip combines creamy whipped cream cheese and sour cream, tangy cocktail sauce, and tender, chopped shrimp, all topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and fresh green onions for a burst of flavor and texture. A finishing touch of fresh lemon juice ties everything together, delivering a bright and zesty kick. Perfect for parties, holidays, or game day gatherings, this shrimp cocktail spread pairs beautifully with crispy crackers or slices of toasted baguette. Ready in just 15 minutes, this irresistible spread is sure to be the star of your next event!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cocktail sauce
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon wedge
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 package assorted crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Season the cream cheese mixture with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix well.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the bottom of a serving platter or shallow dish.
Top the cream cheese layer with an even layer of cocktail sauce. Use the back of a spoon to spread it gently across the surface.
Evenly sprinkle the chopped shrimp over the cocktail sauce layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the shrimp, ensuring every bite will have a bit of cheese.
Garnish the spread with thinly sliced green onions for a pop of color and added flavor.
Right before serving, squeeze the juice from a lemon wedge over the spread to brighten the flavors.
Serve the Fantastic Shrimp Cocktail Spread with an assortment of crackers or toasted baguette slices. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.8 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.1 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 6071 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.0 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.4 g | ||
| Protein | 133.8 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 1585 mg | 122% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1632 mg | 35% | |
*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.
