Shrimp Dip

5 from 2 votes

This shrimp dip is what party snack dreams are made of—rich, creamy, zippy, and packed with juicy shrimp in every bite.

Prep Time10

Chill Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Shrimp Dip, Shrimp Dip Recipe

Servings: cups

Calories: 851kcal

8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon hot sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound cooked salad shrimp (thawed and drained, very finely chopped) be sure to reserve 3 to 6 of the whole shrimp to use as garnish for the dip
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions, plus more for garnish

In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat on medium speed with a handheld mixer for 1-2 minutes or just until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix again on low just until fully combined and smooth.
Using a large spoon or rubber spatula, fold in the finely chopped shrimp, finely chopped fresh parsley, and finely chopped green onions until all the ingredients of the shrimp dip are fully incorporated.
Transfer the shrimp dip to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors of the dip to blend and the dip to chill.
When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap from the bowl and top the shrimp dip with a sprinkle of additional finely chopped parsley and green onions. You can also add a couple of the reserved whole shrimp for garnish to the dip.

You can buy the precooked small salad shrimp in the freezer section of your grocery store. Be sure that you thaw it according to the package directions for the best results. You will also need to remove as much excess moisture as possible from the thawed shrimp to keep from watering down your dip.
I like to use full-fat cream cheese and standard full-fat mayonnaise for a nice thick consistency to the dip.