Spicy Louisiana Shrimp & Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

Name: Spicy Louisiana Shrimp & Cream Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 4 teaspoons creole seasoning; 1 lb small shrimp, peeled; 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature; 5 tablespoons reserved shrimp broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Servings: persons

2 cups water
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 4 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 lb small shrimp, peeled
1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
5 tablespoons reserved shrimp broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons minced parsley

1
Bring 2 cups of water to boil in medium pot.
2
Add 1 tablespoon of cajun or creole seasoning.
3
Add shrimp, bring back to boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
4
Remove shrimp, strain and reserve 5 tablespoons shrimp broth.
5
Chill in refrigerator.
6
This can be done a day ahead of time.
7
Place cream cheese, reserved shrimp broth and lemon juice in bowl.
8
Beat mixture until smooth.
9
Add onion powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper and continue beating mixture until completely blended.
10
Fold in cooked shrimp, green onions and parsley.
11
Serve with chips and crackers.

530

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 4 teaspoons creole seasoning, 1 lb small shrimp, peeled, 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Spicy Louisiana Shrimp & Cream Cheese 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.

Spicy Louisiana Shrimp & Cream Cheese Dip

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