Description
Delightful pioneer woman shrimp dip combines creamy textures with zesty seafood flavors for an irresistible appetizer. Guests will devour this simple yet elegant recipe that promises to elevate any gathering with its rich, tangy profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
- 4 oz (113 g) tiny shrimp
- 3 tbsps chili sauce
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Green onions, sliced (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Whip cream cheese and mayonnaise into a silky, uniform mixture ensuring no lumps remain.
- Season Mixture: Infuse the creamy foundation with lemon juice, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and dried onion, stirring until perfectly blended and aromatic.
- Integrate Shrimp: Chop shrimp into consistent, bite-sized pieces and delicately fold into the seasoned cream mixture, guaranteeing even distribution of seafood throughout the dip.
- Enhance Presentation: Sprinkle finely sliced green onions across the surface, introducing a fresh, vibrant accent to the creamy texture.
- Chill and Develop: Seal the dip in a container and refrigerate for 30-120 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Serve: Retrieve from refrigerator and present alongside crisp tortilla chips, elegant water crackers, or toasted baguette slices, transforming this dip into an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and develop a more complex, rich taste profile.
- Shrimp Precision Matters: Dice shrimp into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure consistent flavor and texture in every scoop.
- Sauce Balance Technique: Mix sauces thoroughly to create a harmonious blend that enhances the overall dip’s taste without overwhelming the delicate shrimp flavor.
- Serve Smart: Pair with crisp crackers or toasted bread to provide the perfect crunchy contrast to the creamy, smooth dip texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg