How to Make Shrimp Cocktail Dip

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This shrimp cocktail dip is a standard in many homes. Serves 8 to 12.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Plastic Wrap
  • Groceries
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Serving Platters
  • 8 oz. cooked, peeled, deveined and finely chopped shrimp
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 c. American-style chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp. bottled horseradish
  • 1 finely chopped scallion
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • hot red pepper sauce to taste
  • 1 medium-rib celery with leaves
  • 8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
  • crackers

Step1
Mix the chili sauce, celery, scallion, parsley, lemon juice, horseradish and hot pepper sauce in a medium-sized bowl.
Step2
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Step3
Stir the shrimp into the cocktail sauce.
Step4
Put the cream cheese on a serving platter and pour the shrimp mixture over the top.
Step5
Serve with crackers.

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on 11/22/2005 You can mix horse radish and ketchup together for a good cocktail sauce. The more horse radish, the spicier it will be. Add some lemon juice on top for more bite.

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on 11/22/2005 I found that adding sugar to this dish will liven up your sweet tooth.

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