Shrimp Dip Recipe

Canned shrimp and softened cream cheese make up this tasty party snack. Use this as a dip for crackers, chips, or raw vegetables. Keep chilled until serving time and sprinkle with a little more chopped parsley, if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 medium onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
juice of 1 lemon, about 3 tablespoons
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cans shrimp (4 1/2 oz each), reserve liquid from 1 can

Instructions:

Place the softened cream cheese in large mixing bowl along with onion, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, pepper, and shrimp liquid from 1 can. Beat until light and fluffy. Coarsely chop the shrimp and stir into the cream cheese mixture.
Serve this dip hot or cold with crackers, potato chips, or tortilla chips. (1 quart)

Recipe Adapted from "Voila!" (Jr League of Lafayette, LA)