Zesty Dijon Shrimp Dip
Dive into pure seafood indulgence with this irresistible Zesty Dijon Shrimp Dip! This creamy, flavor-packed appetizer combines tender, chopped shrimp with the tangy kick of Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of spicy heat from hot sauce. Cream cheese and sour cream create a luscious base, while scallions, garlic powder, and paprika round out the savory profile. Perfectly complemented by crisp vegetable sticks or buttery crackers, this quick and easy dip comes together in just 10 minutes, making it a go-to choice for parties, potlucks, or casual gatherings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of elegance, and watch this dish disappear in no time. Perfect for seafood lovers searching for a crowd-pleasing shrimp appetizer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- Crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
Chop the cooked shrimp into small pieces and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
Fold in the chopped shrimp and scallions, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dip.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Sprinkle the top with fresh parsley, if desired, for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Serve immediately with crackers or vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.2 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 438 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.0 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*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.
