Creamy Shrimp Dip Recipe

Name: Creamy Shrimp Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 pound uncooked, peeled and deveined small shrimp; 1 shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup); 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 3/4 cup low-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound uncooked, peeled and deveined small shrimp
1 shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter foams, add shrimp, shallot and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and saute until shrimp are just opaque and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate to cool.
2
When shrimp are cool, transfer to a food processor. Pulse with lemon zest and scallions until chopped but still chunky.
3
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Add lemon juice, hot sauce and parsley. Stir in shrimp mixture and season with additional salt and pepper. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with crudites, pita chips or crackers, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 pound uncooked, peeled and deveined small shrimp, 1 shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup), 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Shrimp Dip 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.

Creamy Shrimp Dip

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