Creamy Spinach And Shrimp Dip Food

CREAMY SHRIMP SCAMPI DIP

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the top position, and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Beat the cream cheese, mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium high until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to add the shrimp.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shrimp, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp just start to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes (there will be some liquid left in the skillet). Remove the skillet from the heat, and let the shrimp cool completely.
• Meanwhile, mix together the parsley, the remaining 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter, the lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
• Stir the shrimp, pan sauce and cream cheese mixtures together to combine; transfer to a 2-quart flameproof baking dish. (The dip and breadcrumb mixture can be covered and refrigerated overnight separately at this point.) Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the dip, and bake until hot and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil, and cook until the top is golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot with bread and/or crackers.

SPINACH-SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Thaw the spinach, then squeeze out as much water as possible.
• Combine spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise and horseradish in a mixing bowl; you can also do this in a food processor if you like a more pureed consistency (I often do it by hand, or do it VERY CAREFULLY in the food processor so as not to over-process).
• Stir in the dry soup mix, the chopped water chestnuts and the onion; stir well.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let flavours meld.
• Before serving, stir shrimp into dip mixture.
• Cut off the top of the loaf of bread and hollow it out, reserving the lid and the inner bread chunks to serve alongside.
• Fill hollowed bread shell with dip and serve with the bread, cut into chunks, along with an assortment of crackers and carrot sticks.
• People are drawn to this; watch it disappear!

CAJUN SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Stir in the shrimp, spinach and red pepper. Chill until serving. Sprinkle with green onion. Serve with crackers.

CREAMY SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, shrimp, mayonnaise, chile sauce, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well mixed.

CREAMY SHRIMP, SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the cilantro, scallions, garlic, and jalapeno until finely chopped.
• Add the spinach, mayonnaise, chevre, lime juice, and salt.
• Process until smooth.
• Add the shrimp and pulse until finely chopped.
• Transfer the dip to a bowl; cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

SPINACH AND SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Drop the shrimp into a pot of boiling water and cook just until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool and chop. Set aside. In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, mix together the cream cheese, heavy cream, 4 tablespoons of the butter, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted. Add the Jack cheese, lemon pepper, lemon juice, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste, and stir until cheese is melted. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in another saucepan. Squeeze out any water remaining in the thawed spinach. Add the spinach and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the spinach and add it to the cream cheese mixture. Stir and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes. Add the shrimp. Serve the dip in a chafing dish along with toast points or French bread for dipping.