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Savannah Shrimp Dip

An ultra creamy shrimp dip packed with a bit of heat.

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Creamy and with a kick, this Savannah Shrimp Dip honors the famous city with an easy and fuss-free dip that’ll satisfy any savory shrimp craving.

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Savannah has always been known for its seaports. Back in the day, it was a main point to export the state’s bounty of rice and lumber. On the coastline, people could watch the shrimp boats with their lights flickering in the distance. While the port is still busy, the shrimping business has waned. Here, this dip honors this city’s staple with a quick and easy recipe. 

This dip doesn’t have extra bits or veggies or aromatics to get in the way of the chopped-up shrimp. Here, the cooked and chopped shrimp are mixed with a rich duo of cream cheese and sour cream. Aromatic dried herbs and a spicy addition of hot sauce, horseradish, and Cajun seasoning complement the dip without blowing out your taste buds.

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Topped with a bit of paprika, this Savannah Shrimp Dip is ready to dig into!

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The smooth combination of cream cheese and sour cream makes for a heavenly base for the shrimp. 

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Horseradish cuts through the heaviness of the cream cheese and sour cream, while the hot sauce and Cajun spice give a satisfying bit of contrasting zippy and smoky spice. 

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Served alongside buttered crackers, this dip is an easy way to make shrimp for a crowd. It’s a spicy and creamy shrimp appetizer that might outshine your go-to platter of shrimp cocktail.

Yield(s): Serves about 4

20m prep time

3h inactive

5.0
Rated by 1 reviewers

Allergens: Shellfish, Milk

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 5 ounces sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped (pulverized in a food processor is optimal)
  • Crackers, for dipping
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
  1. In a bowl whisk together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and lump free.
  2. Mix in horseradish, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in shrimp.
  3. Wrap the bowl in plastic wrap and chill for a minimum for 3 hours.
  4. Once chilled serve and enjoy!