Shrimp Cocktail Cheese Ball Appetizer Food

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set aside.
• Mix cream cheese, liquid smoke, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Stir in the shrimp and 1/2 cup of pecans, mixing until evenly distributed. Roll the mixture into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes. Mix the parsley with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans in a bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the parsley mixture until the ball is covered. Cover and refrigerate the cheese ball until completely firm, about 2 hours.

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the nuts in a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until it is cold enough to mold into a ball and hold its shape.
• 2. Divide into two large cheese balls or four smaller sized balls. Roll in chopped nuts until completely coated. (I am a nut fan, so I like to make sure there is a very heavy layer of nuts on each ball.)
• 3. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated. Serve with a variety of snack crackers.
• 4. Note: I use salad-size frozen shrimp, thawed, rinsed, and cut into smaller pieces, for a less fishy flavor. It does not have as long a shelf life, but I think the flavor exchange is worth it.

SHRIMP AND CREAM CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on serving dish.
• Cover with cocktail sauce.
• Top with shrimp.
• Serve with your favorite crackers or chips.

MINI SHRIMP COCKTAIL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Spread each cracker with 1 tsp of the cream cheese spread.
• Top evenly with the cocktail sauce and one shrimp.
• Sprinkle some of the finely chopped onions on top (if you desire).

SHRIMP CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Drain shrimp.
• Mix shrimp and garlic powder together.
• Whip all cream cheese together until fluffy.
• Combine cream cheese mixture with shrimp mixture.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Form into 1 ball.
• Roll in finely chopped pecans.
• serve with asst crackers.

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.

SHRIMP BALL

Steps:

• Blend shrimp and cream cheese, and Old bay until Smooth. Form into ball, Pour Cocktail Sauce over top, and Serve with Crackers or Tortilla Chips.

ASIAN CHEESE BALL WITH SHRIMP & WATER CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp, cilantro, ginger, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
• Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice.
• Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball.
• Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.