Description

This creamy, rich, hot dip will be a big hit at your next gathering. It has wonderful Creole flavors and is full of chunks of luscious shrimp. Serve it with pieces of crusty bakery bread.

Ingredients

• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 c. cream cheese
• 3 T. sour cream
• 1 T. creole seasoning
• 1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• salt, to taste

Steps

1. Chop green onions and red bell pepper into small dice. Reserve the green parts of the green onions for later use.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the vegetables to the butter; stir to coat; cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until softened.
3. Chop the shrimp meat into small chunks, either in halves or thirds if shrimp are jumbo.