Creamy Shrimp Cocktail In A Dip Food

SHRIMP COCKTAIL WITH DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• For the shrimp cocktail: Add the parsley stems, peppercorns, garlic, lemon, shallot, 2 teaspoons salt and 3 quarts water to a large stockpot and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat. Prepare an ice water bath.
• Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook just until opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp and shock in the ice water bath for 5 minutes. Drain the shrimp and refrigerate until ready to serve. Reserve the parsley leaves for the peppercorn remoulade sauce.
• For the peppercorn remoulade sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, green peppercorns, brine and sugar in a small bowl. Chop the reserved parsley leaves and stir into the remoulade. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• For the "bloody" cocktail sauce: Combine the ketchup, horseradish, celery seed and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This can be prepared up to 2 weeks in advance.
• Serve the chilled shrimp over crushed ice with the dipping sauces alongside.

PHILLY SHRIMP COCKTAIL DIP

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bottom of shallow bowl.
• Toss shrimp with cocktail sauce; spoon over cream cheese.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the first 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add shrimp. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. , Drain shrimp and immediately rinse in cold water. Refrigerate until cold, 2-3 hours. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. , Arrange shrimp on a serving platter; serve with sauce. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

CREAM CHEESE SHRIMP COCKTAIL DIP

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate or shallow bowl.
• Toss shrimp with cocktail sauce.
• Spoon over cream cheese.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and onions.

EASY SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese in the center of a serving platter.
• In a small bowl, gently blend the shrimp and cocktail sauce. Pour the mixture over the cream cheese. Refrigerate until serving.

CREAMY SHRIMP COCKTAIL-IN-A-DIP

Steps:

• Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, catsup, onion, sherry, Worcestershire and cayenne in a medium-size bowl. Add shrimp and mix well.
• Spoon into a serving bowl and serve at once, or cover and refrigerate up to 5 hours before serving.
• Makes 2 1/3 cups.
• Dipper tips: Good with raw mushrooms, zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, rye crackers.