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    Pink Shrimp Dip

    Published: Jun 20, 2016 / Updated: Mar 15, 2023 by Amy / 6 Comments

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    This Pink Shrimp Dip is super quick and simple to put together. Made with shrimp, cream cheese, chili sauce and other seasonings, its the perfect party appetizer!

    pink shrimp dip on crackers.

    Pink Shrimp Dip is such an old fashioned party appetizer. I remember having it a lot when I was growing up in southern Louisiana.

    I'm pretty sure shrimp dip is a southern thing but please correct me if I'm wrong! 

    Any time there was a church potluck or a party going on, someone always ended up bringing this dip.

    It's one of those appetizers that you just can't stop eating once you've had that first bite.

    It's a guaranteed winner!

    Ingredients needed

    Pink shrimp dip ingredients in a bowl.
    • small cooked shrimp - Cooked frozen shrimp work great with this recipe. Thaw and rinse before chopping.
    • fat-free cream cheese - Full-fat cream cheese can be used if desired.
    • green onions
    • chili sauce - The chili sauce is what makes this dip "pink" in color.
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • lemon juice
    • smoked paprika and a dash of cayenne pepper

    How to make pink shrimp dip

    To make it, just put all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix really good and refrigerate. That's it!

    Super, super, simple people. Sometimes it's the simple things that make recipes so dang delicious!

    I like to serve this dip with butter crackers but you could also serve it with toasted bread slices or Melba rounds.

    If you love shrimp you should make this dip for your next get holiday party.

    How to store

    One of the nice things about this recipe is that you can make it a day or two ahead of time which really helps when you're busy with other things like, life!

    Just keep it covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Other recipes you may like:

    • Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
    • Goat Cheese Truffles
    • Pork Potstickers

    Pink Shrimp Dip

    Amy Duska
    Pink Shrimp Dip is an easy to make appetizer that everyone will love!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 32
    Calories 24 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz. fat-free cream cheese softened
    • ½ lb. cooked shrimp
    • 3 green onions chopped
    • 3 tablespoons chili sauce
    • juice of 1 lemon
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Chop the cooked shrimp into very small pieces.
    • Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.

    Notes

    If using cooked frozen shrimp, thaw before chopping.
    Keyword easy shrimp appetizer, party food
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    Comments

    1. Sonia says

      September 02, 2021 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Made it several times and everyone loved it.

      Reply
    2. Taj says

      April 07, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Delicious recipe I would like to try your other recipes.

      Reply
    3. Vickie Parks says

      October 14, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      The Pink Shrimp Dip was wonderful. The touch of Worcestershire sauce was perfect. I served the dip with Almond Thin crackers, and it was a great combo Thanks for sharing your recipe. Vickie Parks/Northwestgal

      Reply
      • Amy says

        October 15, 2016 at 10:09 am

        Hi Vickie, I'm so glad you loved the dip. It's one of my favorites!

        Reply
    4. Lesley says

      July 28, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      I grew up with Shrimp Dip too - but my version came from Wisconsin! No Cayenne, Chili Sauce or Green Onions, but we put in Garlic Powder. We always served it with Ruffles potato chips

      Reply
      • Amy says

        July 29, 2016 at 2:34 pm

        Hi Lesley! I bet it tastes great with those salty chips!

        Reply

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