Lou's Shrimp Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with Lou's Shrimp Spread, a creamy and savory seafood delight perfect for any occasion. This easy no-cook recipe combines a velvety base of softened cream cheese and tangy mayonnaise, layered with zesty cocktail sauce and succulent, chopped shrimp. Freshly chopped green onions and parsley bring a burst of freshness, while a hint of lemon juice, garlic powder, and seasoning ties it all together. Prepared in just 15 minutes and beautifully chilled for optimal flavor, this shrimp spread is ideal for serving with crackers, baguette slices, or crisp veggie sticks. Whether for a casual gathering or an elegant party, Lou's Shrimp Spread is guaranteed to impress your guests with its bold flavors and irresistible texture.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup cocktail sauce
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (small, peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 2 stalks green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature to soften for easy mixing.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Spread the cream cheese and mayonnaise mixture evenly on the bottom of a serving dish or a shallow bowl.
Step 4
Spread the cocktail sauce evenly over the cream cheese mixture, creating a second layer.
Step 5
Sprinkle the chopped shrimp over the cocktail sauce layer in an even distribution.
Step 6
Add a layer of finely chopped green onions and chopped parsley on top of the shrimp.
Step 7
Drizzle the lemon juice over the entire spread to enhance freshness.
Step 8
Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly to season the spread.
Step 9
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 10
Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (715.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1575.5 |
| Total Fat 123.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 749.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2877.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.1g | |
| Protein 73.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 422.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 384.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1289.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories