Spicy Cream Cheese and Shrimp Dip

⏱ 15 mins 🍽 3 cups 🏷 Snack

This creamy dip is an ideal choice for entertaining. You can adjust the heat level by selecting your preferred salsa variety, with a chunky style working best. The combination of whipped cream cheese, fresh salsa, and cooked shrimp creates a flavourful spread. After a brief chill, it's ready to be enjoyed with corn chips for a satisfying snack. The recipe yields approximately 3 cups and takes about 15 minutes of active preparation.

Spicy Cream Cheese and Shrimp Dip

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups of fresh salsa or 2 cups grocery store deli salsa
  • 2 cups of cooked bay shrimp
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Method

  1. Process the softened cream cheese in a food processor for approximately 2 minutes until it is fluffy and smooth.
  2. Incorporate the salsa and the fresh cilantro leaves into the processor.
  3. Blend the contents again for approximately 1 minute until the colour is uniform throughout.
  4. Add the cooked bay shrimp and pulse briefly just to combine, being careful not to break up the shrimp.
  5. Spoon the mixture into a glass bowl or your chosen serving dish and place it in the refrigerator for approximately one hour.
  6. Add a final touch by scattering a few extra cilantro leaves on top as a garnish.
  7. Present the dip chilled alongside a bowl of corn chips for serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1484200 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
AuthorMWalker