Years and years ago... okay, it was only 2012... but that's years and years, right? Nevermind. I'm tired and delirious. So, I shared this Easy Layered Shrimp Dip Recipe awhile back. And to this day - I still love this recipe. Like - a lot. So when my assistant pointed it out that it could use a little TLC on the pictures front - I immediately added it to my to-do list for updates!
The original post was really short and sweet - written in a hurry just before we hosted a party. This time around I'm writing late at night while catching up on American Idol... and it still might be short & sweet because I'm tired, tired, tired.
Here's what you'll need:
- (2) 8 oz. packaged of cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cocktail sauce
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (or more if you like... I like cheese!)
- ½ pound - 1 pound of shrimp (you can use small canned shrimp or fresh shrimp chopped up... and you can use anywhere from half a pound to a pound, depending on how shrimpy you want your dip 😉 )
- 5-6 sprigs of green onion, chopped up (I skip the white part, use it if you want)
Are you ready? This Shrimp Dip Recipe is super easy, can be made in less than 10 minutes, and is delicious!
- First, spread two 8 oz. packages of cream cheese onto a platter. A 12" round is a good size or for today's post, I used a 9x13" disposable pan. Why? Because dishes.
- Mix together the cocktail sauce & salsa together in a small bowl.
- Pour the cocktail sauce over the cream cheese and spread it out all the way to the edges.
- Top that with the shrimp - evenly scattered over the sauce. I'm gonna be honest here. I really prefer larger shrimp chopped up - but the little canned ones were all I had on hand today so they had to do. I mean, they're good too... but shrimp is one of my favorite foods and I like the good ones when I can get them fresh! {Hello Caleb's hand... my helper for the day!}
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the shrimp. {Hello Sarah & Caleb's hand... two helpers for the day!}
- Garnish with chopped green onions!
- That's it!! Enjoy immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to eat. Serve with snack crackers!!
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Now I'm off to sleep... happy weekend ya'll!
If you have any questions about this recipe, please leave them in the comments! Have you ever made a variation of this dip? I'd love to hear about it!!
Here's the {printable} recipe:
PrintRecipe
Easy Layered Shrimp Dip
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Description
An easy, delicious party dip that can be made in minutes and is always a hit!!
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz. boxes of cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cocktail sauce
- ½ cup salsa
- 8 oz. - 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, chilled and chopped (or use small canned shrimp)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 5-6 sprigs of green onion, chopped
Instructions
- On a 12" platter or 9x13 dish, spread out the cream cheese to cover the entire surface. I use the back of a spoon to do this. It's easier if the cream cheese is soft, but if you're in a hurry, you can do it cold with a little work.
- Mix together the cocktail sauce & salsa in a small bowl. Then spread over the cream cheese to the edges.
- Spread the chopped shrimp evenly over that. Sprinkle and cover with shredded cheddar. Garnish with green onion.
- Serve immediately if you used cold cream cheese or cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill until party time!
- Serve with Wheat Thins or another sturdy cracker!!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
kathy k
This is really good using "homemade chili sauce" Thats what it is called in store. In glass round jar with label on the lid. We make this all the time & omit the shrimp sometimes for those that don't like seafood
Stella
I like crispy and spicy and it is looking like that. Green chillies in it will make it more delicious.
Rachel Rachal
hi happy thanksgiving!! Am trying the shrimp dip. Love love appetizer. Thx !!!!!
Will let y'all know how or turns out!!!
Rose
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Linda
Could you bake it and serve hot?
Rose Atwater
You know - I don't see why not, but I've never tried it!
amy
This looks delicious! Will definitely try it! TFS! Visiting from Something to Talk About
Beth
Yum! This is definitely going into the party food line up and is one of my faves for Wake Up Wednesday this week. Thanks for sharing!
Julia B.
Yum! I actually made something like this for supper one night when I was too tired to cook. No regrets, as we all loved it!
Rose
Oh awesome!
Liz W.
Looks so good! And I love that you used a disposable tray to cut down on dishes ! Brilliant. Thanks so much for linking up with us at Funtastic Friday!