Spicy Louisiana Shrimp Cream Cheese Dip Food

SPICY LOUISIANA SHRIMP & CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups of water to boil in medium pot.
• Add 1 tablespoon of cajun or creole seasoning.
• Add shrimp, bring back to boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove shrimp, strain and reserve 5 tablespoons shrimp broth.
• Chill in refrigerator.
• This can be done a day ahead of time.
• Place cream cheese, reserved shrimp broth and lemon juice in bowl.
• Beat mixture until smooth.
• Add onion powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper and continue beating mixture until completely blended.
• Fold in cooked shrimp, green onions and parsley.
• Serve with chips and crackers.

SPICY CREAM CHEESE AND SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Whip softened cream cheese in a food processor for approximately 2 minutes, or until fluffy and no lumps are present.
• Add salsa and cilantro leaves.
• Blend again for approximately 1 minute, until mixture is an even color.
• Add shrimp and mix only long enough to incorporate into mixture (over mixing will cause shrimp to break up into small pieces).
• Transfer mixture to glass bowl or serving dish and refrigerate for approximately one hour.
• Garnish with a few cilantro leaves.
• Serve chilled with corn chips.

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.