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Instructions
1
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2
Add the mayonnaise and mix until fully combined.
3
Add lemon juice, Worcestershire, Old Bay garlic powder and black pepper. Mix until incorporated.
4
Pat the salad shrimp dry with paper towels. Fold shrimp and sliced green onions into the dip. Add some heat with a few dashes of hot sauce, stirring to combine.
5
Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight, so the flavors meld and the dip sets.
6
Garnish with an additional sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning and extra green onions. Serve with crackers and raw, cut veggies.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Thaw Shrimp Properly for Best Texture 🦐Thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight rather than at room temperature to maintain firm texture and prevent excess moisture that can make your dip watery.
- Balance Acid and Heat for Depth 🍋Add lemon juice gradually while tasting, as it brightens flavors and balances the richness of cream cheese and mayo without overpowering the seafood.
- Fold Don't Stir Final Ingredients 🥄Gently fold in the shrimp at the very end using a spatula to keep pieces intact and prevent breaking them into small bits that affect texture.
- Layer Seasonings for Complex Flavor 🧂Add Old Bay and garlic powder at different stages – some to the base mixture and reserve a pinch to sprinkle on top after chilling for fresh seasoning notes.
- Chill in Shallow Dish for Optimal Setting ❄️Use a shallow serving dish when chilling so the dip sets evenly throughout and firms up to the perfect spreadable consistency within the hour.
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Low Sugar
Low Carb
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