This cream cheese shrimp dip is literally the easiest dip you will ever make! Even though there is not a whole lot to it, it is delicious and SO addicting. I usually like to get the shrimp the day of serving just so it is extra fresh. It is a simple appetizer that always seems to disappear the quickest! It is a simple but elegant appetizer to serve for your holiday get-togethers! Pick a favorite dish or plate to serve it on and you will see how much everyone loves it. It is a sweet, savory, and tangy flavor with a bit of a bite. You will love the added shrimp that is cold yet warm with the sauce. This flavor combination will have your tastebuds thanking you!
Only 4 Ingredients!
This shrimp dip recipe with cream cheese is one of the best and easiest dips to make! It literally is layers of deliciousness circled with crackers. It is the perfect combination for Christmas or any holiday that is celebrated!
Cream cheese – Grab your favorite cream cheese block. It comes in a rectangle and is easy to open and place on a serving plate. Cocktail sauce – Make your own cocktail sauce or purchase your favorite store-bought sauce. Shrimp – You can find mini shrimps in the seafood/meat department of most grocery stores. They typically come pre-cooked, peeled, and deveined in a bag or a can.Crackers – Perfect for dipping! Getting a heavier-duty, more high-quality cracker is best since the cream cheese is soft, but may still break the soft crackers.
Tips and Variations for Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
If you are needing a quick dip for your next party, this is the dip to bring! It has texture, sweetness, savory vibes, and all the flavor! Make this your own with these extra variations or use these tips to help prepare it even better!
If you want to make it a little lighter you can use Neufchatel cheese. Neufchatel is a cream cheese made with skim milk, making it a healthier option.I like to soften my cream cheese to room temperature before serving. Place it on a plate and smooth it out using a knife for a prettier look. This also makes it easier to dip crackers in. Go an extra step and use an electric mixer to fluff and whip the cream cheese before adding it to the plate. Get more creative in a medium bowl add green onions, fresh parsley, and garlic powder, or add heat with chili sauce in your cream cheese mixture. You can use canned shrimp if you cannot find mini shrimp in a bag.
What to Dip in Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
For the crackers in the picture, I used the Great Value Rosemary Crackers from Walmart, but you can use any kind of chip or cracker that you like best. The crackers not only taste delicious with the rosemary seasoning, they also have a pretty scalloped edge.
Crackers – Ritz Crackers, Triscuits, Wheat Thins, or Chicken and Biscuits are one of our dad’s favorites! Chips – Any thick-cut chip will work! I would stay away from Lays or Pringles since they aren’t that strong of a chip and can break easily or not be able to hold the cream cheese shrimp dip. Vegetables – Red bell peppers, celery sticks, or carrots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Storing and Making Ahead
Shrimp dip does not last too long. It is best to have the ingredients ready and on hand before preparing for the day of the party. Luckily, this cream cheese shrimp dip doesn’t take long to make and can be layered within minutes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for two to three days. The layers may combine and the cocktail sauce may bleed color into the cream cheese. It will still taste good, just don’t be alarmed. This dip is not meant to be frozen.
Other Great Holiday Dips
If some people in your group aren’t shrimp fans, try some of our other great holiday dips! Each of these dips are perfect for preparing within minutes and easy to take to any party! These are all great dips to share during the holidays.
Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip in a Bread BowlWarm Bacon Cheese Dip in Sourdough BowlBeau’s Clam DipChili Cheese DipGame Day Buffalo Chicken DipDoritos DipLightened Roasted Red Pepper DipEasy Creamy Corn Dip
Other Holiday Appetizers
On New Year’s Eve, my family likes to have a big appetizer spread instead of a regular dinner. We love this Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip as well as these other dips to try.
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