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Shrimp Cocktail Cream Cheese Dip

Savory Shrimp Cocktail Cream Cheese Dip for Effortless Entertaining

This Shrimp Cocktail Cream Cheese Dip is a quick and easy no-bake appetizer perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Cocktail Sauce store-bought or homemade
For the Seafood
  • 1 cup Shrimp cooked, peeled, and deveined
For Seasoning
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lemon Juice adjust to taste
  • 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by taking 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and placing it in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer or a sturdy spatula to blend the cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  2. Next, gently fold in 1 cup of cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp into the creamy mixture and add a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
  3. To enhance the taste, add the juice of half a lemon, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Transfer the dip into a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  5. Once well-chilled, stir gently, and serve alongside your prepared dippers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This dip is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead for convenience.

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