Shrimp Dip with Cream Cheese and Onion
A creamy and flavorful shrimp dip made with smooth cream cheese, fresh onions, and succulent shrimp, seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for serving with crunchy corn chips, this dip is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 blocks 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 1 lb cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 12 tbsp whole milk optional, for thinning
- Large corn chips for serving
Instructions
- Add the chopped onion to a food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds, until almost pureed.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the food processor and pulse 1-2 times until coarsely chopped.
- Transfer the onion and shrimp mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the bowl and mix everything by hand or with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and taste to adjust seasoning.
- If the dip is too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with large corn chips and enjoy!