This Shrimp Dip is at all times successful at events! With just some easy components, this dip might be made shortly (and made forward of time if wanted!)
MOM’S SHRIMP DIP RECIPE
I discussed in a recipe submit (for Salmon Patties) a number of weeks in the past that I used to be engaged on sharing a few of my Mother-in-law’s hottest recipes. These had been the recipes everybody wished her to carry to all their get togethers. Chris began making this Shrimp Dip within the 70’s and it quickly turned a favourite amongst family and friends. It’s really easy to make and nobody can cease themselves from going again for extra!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I feel what I like most about these traditional recipes is that they’re simple & fast! My mother-in-law solely ever used the canned shrimp and salmon. The canned shrimp are tiny shrimp that require no de-veining, eradicating of tails or extra cooking. You simply chop them up. And for those who want a last-minute dip, you may make this quick with out planning forward. I discover canned shrimp a lot simpler to make use of on this than contemporary. Having mentioned all that, I’ve by no means tried this with contemporary shrimp, for those who do, please let me know the way it goes for you!
Sure. You can also make this dip the night time earlier than. Cowl it and retailer it within the fridge.
Rippled potato chips are my favourite dipper to make use of on this dip. You may as well use corn chips, Ritz, crackers, slices of bread or toast, slices of celery or carrots, and so on.
Sure, you’ll be able to add a contact of warmth to this dip if desired. You get a really slight kick with the chili sauce however you’ll be able to undoubtedly add extra. I’d recommend including 1 teaspoon of Outdated Bay and a few crushed pink pepper flakes for those who like them.
Nope, no have to rinse them earlier than utilizing them on this recipe until that’s one thing you like to do.
Any leftover Shrimp Dip might be saved in an hermetic container for as much as 3 days.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- cream cheese– you’ll have to Soften Cream Cheese earlier than utilizing
- mayonnaise– some folks use bitter cream however I feel that makes it slightly too tangy in my style.
- lemon juice– it’s important to use contemporary squeezed lemon juice. The bottled stuff simply received’t do that dip justice and can make it style too pretend and chemically.
- chili sauce– for those who’ve by no means used chili sauce, you’ll be able to sometimes discover it by the ketchup within the condiment aisle. Try my ingredient pic for a visible if that may make it easier to discover it.
- Worcestershire sauce
- dried minced onion – you could possibly use contemporary onion however the style might be robust so that’s the reason I feel Chris at all times went with the dried onion so it wouldn’t overwhelm the opposite flavors.
- canned tiny shrimp– I used canned shrimp (not an affiliated paid hyperlink.) I linked a model so that you can see there. You should utilize any model that you’ll find. Some shops solely carry a 4 ounce can of tiny cooked shrimp. if that’s all you’ll find, then use that. It should work right here.
- shredded mozzarella cheese – that is elective however I started including mozzarella cheese after I began making this and we beloved it but when added cheese isn’t your factor, simply depart it out, there recipe nonetheless works.
- sliced inexperienced onions – I like the colour and the very mild onion taste this provides however because you’re including dried minced onion, you’ll be able to skip it for those who want.
HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP DIP:
In a medium bowl beat collectively the cream cheese and mayonnaise till clean. Add the lemon juice, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and dried onion. Beat till clean.
Chop up the shrimp into chunks. Stir chopped shrimp and mozzarella cheese into the cream cheese combination.
Garnish with sliced inexperienced onions. Hold chilled. Serve with potato chips (or your favourite cracker.)
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Initially printed: March 2012
Up to date photographs and republished: February 2025
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Energy: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fats: 5g | Sodium: 355mg | Sugar: 2g
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