Layered Shrimp Dip

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, spicy, and savory layered dip perfect for parties and game nights.
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Layered Shrimp Dip

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 85.5

Description

This Layered Shrimp Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy textures with bold flavors. The base starts with softened cream cheese, spread evenly to create a rich foundation. A layer of tangy chili sauce adds a kick of heat, followed by crisp green onions, tender cooked shrimp, and briny chopped olives. The dish is finished with a generous topping of shredded mozzarella cheese, which melts beautifully if served warm or stays cool and creamy if served chilled. It offers a delightful contrast of textures and tastes in every scoop. Ideal for serving with sturdy tortilla chips or crackers, this dip is perfect for holiday gatherings, casual get-togethers, or as an easy appetizer when you need to feed a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to make it easier to spread.
  2. Lightly thin the softened cream cheese with a small amount of milk if necessary, to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over a large serving platter or shallow baking dish to form the base layer.
  4. Spread the chili sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped green onions, drained crumbled shrimp, and drained chopped ripe olives evenly over the chili sauce layer.
  6. Top the entire dip with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. If serving warm, bake at 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Otherwise, serve chilled.
  8. Serve immediately with sturdy tortilla chips or crackers, encouraging guests to scoop through all the layers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 85.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g14%
Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 21.8mg8%
Sodium 80.2mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 1.5g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, dip, layered, appetizer, party, cheese, cream cheese, chili sauce, olives, mozzarella, green onions, tortilla chips, snack, game day, easy, crowd pleaser, seafood, american, hot dip, chilled dip
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