Spicy Shrimp Butter
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).
Ingredients
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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5 tablespoons butter, softened
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⅓ cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons chili sauce
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons Old Bay
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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Couple shakes of Texas Pete
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2 green onions, finely diced
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¼ cup green pepper, finely diced
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¼ cup celery, finely diced
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2 cups (about ½ pound) cooked shrimp, finely chopped
Directions
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Using mixer, blend together cheese, butter, mayonnaise, sauce, powders, Old Bay, soy sauce and Texas Pete. Once creamy, fold in remaining ingredients.
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Chill at least 1 hour before serving for flavors to marry (several hours is best).
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Garnish with a dusting of Old Bay.
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Set out 30 minutes before serving to soften. Serve with crackers, chips and celery.
