Easy Shrimp Spread
Easy Shrimp Spread served with crackers is the perfect southern appetizer for no-fuss entertaining. It's a retro recipe that has never waned in popularity.
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated sweet onion
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 (4-ounce) cans tiny shrimp drained and rinsed
- 1 green onion sliced
Instructions
- Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until creamy and smooth.
- Mix in onion, horseradish and garlic salt.
- Set aside a few shrimp. Chop the rest and stir into cream cheese mixture.
- Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the set aside whole shrimp and the green onions on top. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Serve with your favorite crackers or toasted baguette. Crudites are great for a low carb option.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.2mg