Serving this buttery dip lets you stretch the budget while offering guests a taste of the sea. Look for NC harvested wild-caught shrimp whenever possible (or use crab instead of shrimp if preferred).
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons butter, softened
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Old Bay
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Couple shakes of Texas Pete
2 green onions, finely diced
¼ cup green pepper, finely diced
¼ cup celery, finely diced
2 cups (about ½ pound) cooked shrimp, finely chopped
Using mixer, blend together cheese, butter, mayonnaise, sauce, powders, Old Bay, soy sauce and Texas Pete. Once creamy, fold in remaining ingredients.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving for flavors to marry (several hours is best).
Garnish with a dusting of Old Bay.
Set out 30 minutes before serving to soften. Serve with crackers, chips and celery.
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