Spicy Cranberry Dip for Shrimp
Elevate your shrimp platter with this bold and festive Spicy Cranberry Dip, a tangy-sweet condiment with a fiery twist! Fresh cranberries simmered with zesty orange juice, a touch of honey, and a kick of jalapeño pepper create a perfectly balanced dip that dazzles taste buds. Ground ginger and lime juice add a warm zestiness, while finely chopped cilantro provides a fresh, herby finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant sauce pairs beautifully with chilled or grilled shrimp, making it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings or elegant appetizers. Impress your guests with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that combines seasonal ingredients and a hint of spice in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 medium, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries and discard any that are soft or blemished.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, honey, jalapeño pepper, ground ginger, and salt.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve the spicy cranberry dip alongside cooked shrimp for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 599 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 11% | |
*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.
