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Mike's Shrimp Dip

12 ingredients•9 steps
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, cream the cream cheese until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add the cleaned green onions with stems.

  3. 3

    Add garlic if using.

  4. 4

    Add the canned shrimp.

  5. 5

    Add lemon zest and/or juice to taste.

  6. 6

    Add chopped parsley.

  7. 7

    Season with salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Puree everything until smooth.

  9. 9

    For added texture, stir in bits of grilled shrimp and some capers.

💡 Cook's Notes

Adding sour cream to this mix will gradually liquify it if you prefer a less stiff dip. For more complex flavor, substitute or add Piri Piri shrimp. Bronwyn Maris used 1 cup sour cream in this dip. Adding ground Parmesan cheese may ruin the smooth texture.

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