10 minute Shrimp Dip with Canned Shrimp!
This Shrimp Dip with Canned Shrimp literally takes 10 minutes, hands on time! Great for summer BBQ’s, tailgating or any occasion when you need an easy appetizer! Added bonus? Everyone loves this dip!
What you need
- cream cheese
- mayonnaise
- canned shrimp
- garlic powder
Optional;
- chives or scallions, sliced
- fresh herbs such as parsley or dill
- fresh cracked black pepper for garnish
How to make it
- Drain canned shrimp well. Soften cream cheese. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together well.
Refrigerate dip for at least an hour, up to 2 days. Dip can be refrigerated for at least 3-4 days. Do not freeze leftovers.
Serve with vegetables or crackers.
Why should you make this dip?
- Incredibly easy. Only 10 minutes hands on time.
- Make it 1-2 days ahead.
- It’s everyone’s favorite dip.
- Only contains four ingredients.
- Great for last minute company.
- Perfect for summer picnics.
- Great for any time you need a quick appetizer.
- Customizable
If you want to, you can add fresh herbs, like parsley, chives or dill. You can also add a finely chopped scallion or green onion. They add a bit of color and flavor but the garlic powder is the only spice that is mandatory!
You can easily make this with crab or a combination of shrimp and crab, such as I did with this dairy free version!
Important tips for your success
- Super important! Do not use Miracle Whip or another sweet dressing. It really doesn’t pair well with the shrimp.
- You can cream cheese and mayonnaise with a mixer or blender before adding the other ingredients.
- If you prefer, you can absolutely use fresh or frozen cooked shrimp.
- Let the cream cheese really soften to make mixing the dip easy.
- If you don’t have time to fully soften the cream cheese, just smash it against to side of the bowl with a wooden spoon. It will incorporate with a bit of effort.
- Best if you let the flavors mingle for an hour.
- Refrigerate up to four days.
- Do not freeze leftovers.
- Most people prefer julienned vegetables.
How to serve it
- celery sticks
- carrot sticks or baby carrots
- sliced bell peppers or mini bells cut in half
- fresh cauliflower florets
- fresh broccoli florets
- scallions
- radishes
- fresh or blanched green or yellow beans
- cherry or grape tomatoes
- halved baby cucumbers or larger cucumbers cut into sticks
- snap peas
- small, fresh asparagus spears
- zucchini or yellow squash
- your favorite crackers
- your favorite sturdy chips
Other delicious appetizers
- Incredibly easy air fryer shrimp
- Air fryer meatballs
- Grilled brie with balsamic strawberries
- Hot crab dip
What are your favorite dips for a party? I need some inspiration. Leave me a comment down below.
It has come to my attention that canned shrimp may not available world wide. Here is a link for no phosphates added canned shrimp if you are interested.
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Enjoy. And have fun cooking!
Easy Shrimp Dip for Superbowl
Ingredients
- 2 green onion tops only, thinly sliced, optional
- heaping Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley optional
- 1 block cream cheese , softened
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic, granulated
- 1 can shrimp , drained
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl, thoroughly.
- Let chill for at least 1 hour for the flavors to mingle.
- Serve with vegetables or crudités or crackers
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- Julienned carrots
- celery
- cherry tomatoes
- sliced peppers
- cauliflower
- broccoli
- radish
- cucumber
- green onion
- green beans
- snap peas
Nutrition
Originally published 2/5/15 updated 9/12/17
Love this recipe! I had one I used to make very similar but I lost it. Anyway, this is close to it. I added some frozen shrimp that I boiled, a little sour cream, and a little curry powder. The curry powder was in my other recipe and it’s a gamechanger! Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome Lynda. Glad that you liked it. The curry powder will give it a very different flavor, for sure.
It should be a big hit Agnieszka! There is never any left when I make it!
What a great quick and easy dip. Good for if you have some unexpected guests pop round.
Yes, it is quick and easy! Perfect for unexpected guests! Thanks, DanniI!
I could just eat that with a spoon on my own! I can get canned here in France so I’m giving this a go. As for the blogging it’s been lovely to meet such lovely people and share experiences. Thanks Beth!
I think you will really enjoy it Amanda! Thank you so much! It has been my pleasure to get to know you, as well!