Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese (softened)
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup chili sauce ((i.e. Heinz))
  • 1 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning ((i.e. Seafood Magic, Old Bay))
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
  • few dashes hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely diced (Reserve some for garnishing, if desired))
  • 3 green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 4 oz tiny cooked shrimp (roughly chopped)
  • chopped chives for garnishing (optional)
  • assorted crackers, pita chips, crostini or bread for serving

Instruction

  • Using an electric mixer, whip together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chili sauce, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and lemon pepper. Whip for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add a few dashes of hot sauce, adjusting the level of heat to your taste.
  • By hand, fold in red bell pepper, green onion and shrimp mixing until fully combined.
  • Transfer to an airtight container to chill for at least 2 hours prior to serving.
  • Serve with crackers or pita chips as an appetizer or as a sandwich spread garnished with additional red pepper and chives, if desired.