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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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Add the chopped onion to a food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds, until almost pureed.
  2. Add the cooked shrimp to the food processor and pulse 1-2 times until coarsely chopped.
  3. Transfer the onion and shrimp mixture to a large bowl.
  4. Add the softened cream cheese to the bowl and mix everything by hand or with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined.
  5. Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and taste to adjust seasoning.
  6. If the dip is too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  7. Serve with large corn chips and enjoy!