Best 9 Zesty Layered Shrimp Spread Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Zesty Layered Shrimp Spread. This culinary masterpiece combines the refreshing tang of lemon, the creamy richness of avocado, and the succulent sweetness of shrimp, creating a spread that will elevate any gathering. Explore our collection of three delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the vibrant colors of the Rainbow Shrimp Spread to the zesty kick of the Spicy Shrimp Spread, and the elegant simplicity of the Classic Shrimp Spread, these recipes cater to every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where taste buds dance with delight and memories are made over shared platters of shrimpy goodness.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP DIP



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Shrimp Surprise Spread - The Best Shrimp Dip Ever! This dip or spread is perfect for entertaining - especially on Game Day!

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 8 ounce package cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 4 ounce cans small shrimp, drained well
1 250ml jar seafood cocktail sauce
1 green bell pepper (diced)
4 green onions (diced)
1 large tomato (diced)
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (mixed)
Two boxes of plain Ritz Crackers

Steps:

  • Beat together the cream cheese, sour cream and mayo until smooth and creamy. Spread out on a large plate with an edge or in a 9x13 pan.
  • Spread the seafood sauce over the cream cheese mixture gently.
  • Sprinkle the shrimp over top of the sauce in an even layer.
  • Layer the remaining ingredients however you like. I usually go green peppers, tomatoes, a little cheese, green onions and then the rest of the cheese.
  • Refrigerate until serving.
  • Serve with Ritz crackers for the BEST taste, but this also works with tortilla chips!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 145 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP 7-LAYER DIP



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Layer cocktail sauce, shrimp, green onions, tomato and more for this shimp layer dip. Enjoy seven layers of flavor on chips or crackers!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 bottle (12 oz) HEINZ Zesty Cocktail Sauce
1 cup imitation crabmeat (about 6 oz.), finely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked peeled & deveined shrimp
1/4 cup green onions
1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
8 small whole shrimp for garnish
1/8 cup sliced green onion for garnish
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl; cream with a fork. Add sour cream and mayonnaise. Whisk with a fork until mixture is well combined and smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture in the bottom of an 8-inch pie plate to create the first layer. Top evenly with cocktail sauce, imitation crab, shrimp, green onion, diced tomato, and mozzarella cheese to create remaining layers. Garnish with small whole shrimp, sliced green onion, and fresh parsley, if desired.
  • Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve with potato chips, tortilla chips, or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

LAYERED SHRIMP SPREAD



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Pineapple cream cheese and peach preserves balance spicy cocktail sauce in a lovely spread that's ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 container (8 oz) pineapple cream cheese spread
1/2 cup peach or apricot preserves
2 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce
1 bag (4 oz) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed, drained
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup coconut chips
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • On 10- to 12-inch serving plate, spread cream cheese to within 1 inch of edge of plate. In small bowl, mix preserves and cocktail sauce. Spread over cream cheese.
  • Top evenly with shrimp. Sprinkle with onions and coconut. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

ZESTY SHRIMP SPREAD



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Make the Zesty Shrimp Spread from My Food and Family for your next party or potluck! Chopped cooked shrimp, Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic are blended with cream cheese and mayo for an easy and flavorful shrimp spread.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 3h10m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 cup chopped cooked cleaned shrimp
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and mayo in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

LAYERED SHRIMP DIP



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People's eyes light up when I set this special snack on the table. Layered Shrimp Dip has a terrific combination of flavors and looks so pretty. Once folks start dipping, they can't seem to stop. -Sue Broyles, Cherokee, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons salsa, divided
1/2 cup cocktail sauce
3 cans (6 ounces each) small shrimp, rinsed and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sliced green onions
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and 3 tablespoons salsa; spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Combine cocktail sauce and remaining salsa; spread over cream cheese. , Arrange shrimp evenly over top. Sprinkle with olives. Combine cheeses; sprinkle over top. Add onions. Chill. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ZIPPY SHRIMP SPREAD



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Horseradish adds kick to the seafood sauce in this shrimp spread from Leigh Hein, Vernon, Connecticut. "It's a must a Christmas, New Year's Eve and other special occasions," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 bottle (12 ounces) seafood cocktail sauce
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
3 cans (4 ounces each) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained
Minced fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. Spread onto a 13-in. platter. , Combine seafood sauce and horseradish; spread over cream cheese layer. Sprinkle with shrimp and parsley. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

ZESTY MARINATED SHRIMP



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These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. I especially like this recipe because I can prepare it ahead of time. -Mary Jane Guest, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 lemon or lime slices
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound)

Steps:

  • Place first eight ingredients in a large bowl; toss with shrimp. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BEST EVER SHRIMP DIP



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This creamy shrimp dip is great with chips, crackers or bread. It's always the first thing to go at any party!

Provided by Monica

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Shrimp Dip Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
½ pound cooked and peeled shrimp

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix in onion, celery and shrimp meat. Cover bowl, and refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 80.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

ZESTY SHRIMP SPREAD



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Make and share this Zesty Shrimp Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese
1 cup tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/8-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled,deveined,chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cheese with ketchup, lemon juice, green onions, red pepper, celery and hot pepper sauce.
  • Stir in shrimp.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Serve with crackers or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 660.2, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.7, Protein 12.4

Tips:

  • To ensure the best flavor, use fresh shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before using.
  • For a more intense flavor, use a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute green onion or chopped red onion.
  • To make the spread ahead of time, simply prepare it as directed and then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the shrimp spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This Zesty Layered Shrimp Spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and vegetables, this spread is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this recipe a try!

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