Shrimp Sandwich Spread
Elevate your sandwich game with this creamy and flavorful Shrimp Sandwich Spread! Featuring tender, chopped shrimp blended with softened cream cheese, zesty mayonnaise, and fresh bursts of lemon juice, this recipe is perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic, paprika, and dill. Crunchy celery and green onion add texture to every bite, while a quick chill in the fridge allows the vibrant flavors to meld together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile spread can be served on your favorite bread, stuffed into rolls, or paired with crackers for an irresistible appetizer. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or casual gatherings, this shrimp spread is sure to impress your taste buds and elevate your snack repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 stalk Celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
Add the chopped shrimp, celery, and green onion to the mixing bowl.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a pinch more salt or lemon juice for extra flavor, if desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the spread for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the shrimp sandwich spread on slices of bread, in rolls, or with crackers as a dip. Garnish with additional dill or a sprinkle of paprika for presentation, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 632 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 1709 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 887 mg | 19% | |
*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.
