African Pink Dip or Red Dip (For Shrimp and Celery)

Name: African Pink Dip or Red Dip (For Shrimp and Celery)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons red pepper paste (recipe follows); ⅔ cup mayonnaise or ⅔ cup salad dressing; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons red pepper paste (recipe follows); 1 cup chili sauce; ¼ cup dry red wine; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon cardamom; ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 18 of a medium onion; 1 small garlic clove; ¼ cup paprika

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons red pepper paste (recipe follows)
⅔ cup mayonnaise or ⅔ cup salad dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons red pepper paste (recipe follows)
1 cup chili sauce
¼ cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon cardamom
⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
18 of a medium onion
1 small garlic clove
¼ cup paprika

1
Red Pepper Paste:.
2
Measure 2 tablespoons wine and remaining ingredients except paprika into blender container; cover.
3
Blend until smooth, scraping sides of blender frequently.
4
With remaining wine, wash spices down sides of blender.
5
Heat paprika in saucepan 1 minute.
6
Add spice mixture in small amounts, stirring until smooth.
7
Cook unitl hot, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Cool.
9
Pink Dip:.
10
Mix all ingredients (paste, mayo and lemon juice).
11
Red Dip:.
12
Mix all ingredients (paste and chili sauce).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons red pepper paste (recipe follows), ⅔ cup mayonnaise or ⅔ cup salad dressing, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons red pepper paste (recipe follows), and more.

Yes, African Pink Dip or Red Dip (For Shrimp and Celery) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!