Italian-Flavored Shrimp Dip

This Italian-Flavored Shrimp Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties and potlucks. Combining the richness of sour cream and softened cream cheese with the zesty kick of lemon juice, this dip delivers a smooth, luxurious texture that balances perfectly with the briny sweetness of tiny shrimp. The addition of Italian salad dressing mix infuses every bite with savory herb notes, while finely chopped green peppers provide a crisp, fresh contrast. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy no-cook appetizer that comes together in minutes but tastes like it was crafted with care. Serve it chilled with sturdy crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks for a refreshing start to any meal.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 221.7

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Italian-Flavored Shrimp Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties and potlucks. Combining the richness of sour cream and softened cream cheese with the zesty kick of lemon juice, this dip delivers a smooth, luxurious texture that balances perfectly with the briny sweetness of tiny shrimp. The addition of Italian salad dressing mix infuses every bite with savory herb notes, while finely chopped green peppers provide a crisp, fresh contrast. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy no-cook appetizer that comes together in minutes but tastes like it was crafted with care. Serve it chilled with sturdy crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks for a refreshing start to any meal.

Ingredients

1 cup Sour cream
2 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
4 1/2 ounce Tiny shrimp (1 can) rinsed
3 ounce Cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup Green pepper, finely chopped

Directions

1
Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
2
Add the sour cream to the bowl with the cream cheese.
3
Beat the mixture with a mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy.
4
Stir in the Italian salad dressing mix and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
5
Fold in the rinsed tiny shrimp and the finely chopped green pepper.
6
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
7
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 221.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.2g21%
Saturated Fat 7.5g38%
Cholesterol 202.8mg68%
Sodium 376.8mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 24.0g48%

* 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, italian, appetizer, party, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon, herbs, chilled, snack, seafood, green pepper, easy, no-cook, potluck, crackers, vegetables, brunch, summer

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