Shrimp Salad Spread
Transform your next gathering with this creamy and flavorful Shrimp Salad Spread, a crowd-pleaser that doubles as an elegant appetizer or hearty sandwich filling. Bursting with tender, chopped shrimp paired with a luscious blend of cream cheese and mayonnaise, this dish gets its crunch from finely diced celery and sliced green onions. Fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice add a bright, herby freshness, while a touch of Old Bay seasoning and garlic powder bring that classic coastal kick. Ready in just 15 minutes (plus chilling time), this versatile spread is perfect for serving with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or even layered into wraps. Whether you're hosting a party or simply upgrading lunchtime, this seafood-forward recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup celery, finely diced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Chop the cooked shrimp into small pieces, approximately 1/4-inch in size, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the diced celery, sliced green onions, chopped dill, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
Sprinkle in the Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Gently fold in the chopped shrimp, ensuring they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the spread for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.9 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1255 mg | 418% | |
| Sodium | 2495 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 125.5 g | 251% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1880 mg | 40% | |
*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.
