Creamy Shrimp Dip

Written by
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 07/07/19
Dip With Crackers
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  • Total: 10 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: 2 cups (4 servings)

This shrimp dip is made with sour cream and cream cheese, Ranch Dressing mix, and other great tasting seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 2 small packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • Few drops hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 envelope Ranch Dressing mix (.4 ounce)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, optional
  • 6 to 8 ounces small shrimp, drained and chopped

Steps to Make It

  1. Beat cream cheese with sour cream until well blended.

  2. Blend in the green onion, hot sauce, paprika, dressing mix.

  3. Stir in shrimp.

  4. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, if desired.

Chill until serving time.

Serve the dip with crackers, chips, or vegetables.

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