Description
This easy-to-make Shrimp Dip Log is perfect for any party, combining the fresh taste of shrimp with creamy cheese and a parsley coating. Serve it with your favorite crackers or veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Shrimp Log:
- 12 oz raw shrimp, deveined, tails-on
- 3 tbsp seafood boil seasoning (or Old Bay seasoning)
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and sliced
- 1/2 cup dried parsley
- For Serving:
- Crackers, veggies, mini toast, sesame sticks, pret
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon:
- Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Cut the remaining lemon into thick slices.
- Poach the Shrimp:
- Bring a large pot of water (about 8 cups) to a boil. Add the lemon slices and seafood boil seasoning to the water.
- Add the shrimp to the pot, cover, and immediately remove from heat. Allow the shrimp to sit in the hot water for 5-6 minutes, until they turn fully pink and are no longer translucent.
- Cool the Shrimp:
- While the shrimp are cooking, prepare an ice bath by placing a tray of ice into a large bowl.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to the ice bath to cool. Remove the tails (if needed) and pat the shrimp dry.
- Make the Shrimp Dip:
- In a clean bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese, minced shrimp, minced shallot, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Log:
- Place a large sheet of plastic wrap on the counter. Spoon the shrimp and cream cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap, forming a log shape. Wrap the plastic tightly around the log, smoothing out the shape as needed.
- Chill:
- Place the wrapped shrimp log in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or in the freezer for 45 minutes, to firm up.
- Coat with Parsley:
- Lay out a clean piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and sprinkle it generously with dried parsley. Unwrap the chilled shrimp log and roll it in the parsley until fully coated.
- Serve:
- Transfer the parsley-coated shrimp log to a serving platter. Serve with crackers, veggies, or your choice of dipping items, along with a serving knife.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh shrimp and high-quality cream cheese.
- This dip can be made a day in advance for added convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, Poached
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip log
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg