What Makes This Recipe So Good
I love this dip. Really. It’s SO easy to throw together when you need something tasty and satisfying to feed a group, but you can also make it ahead of time if you’re prepping for a cookout or party. There’s no cooking, either, especially if you start out with frozen or canned shrimp. Just chop some things, mix some things, and chill for a while! It’s just delicious. “Shrimp Dip” might sound a little off-putting if you’ve never heard of it, but hear me out. Shrimp + mayo + cream cheese + green onion + water chestnuts + lemon + tabasco. What about that DOESN’T sound good?! You can play around with the flavors to find your perfect shrimp dip. A little Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, a touch of seafood boil (powdered or liquid), swap out the mayo for sour cream, mix-in some capers, use chili sauce or a flavored hot sauce instead of tabasco… You can really have some fun here!
Chef’s Tips
The cream cheese really has to be softened. It’s just too difficult to mix everything together if it’s not. If you forget to take it out of the fridge early enough to come to room temp before you get started, you can microwave it a little (out of the wrapper of course) until it’s soft. Just don’t overdo it – you don’t want it hot. After you chop the shrimp, lightly pat them dry with paper towels. That way they won’t water down the dip or make the cream cheese/mayo mixture separate. Let the shrimp dip chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Honestly, the longer you let it sit, the more flavorful and robust it’ll be! If you can, chill it overnight for the best flavors.
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