No-Brainer Shrimp Spread

50 mins

8 servings

4.0/5 (3 reviews)

A variation of the ultimate lazy appetizer recipe from the 80's, when you threw shrimp over a block of cream cheese, poured cocktail sauce over it, and served with crackers. I do it this way for a bigger group and also because it's easier to spread on crackers. Note: Many times I use 3 cans (or 1/4 lb. fresh) shrimp, so I can satisfy greedy shrimp lovers who are there. (Note: You may not need to use the whole bottle of cocktail sauce -- use your judgement adding enough to cream cheese to make it spreading consistency and adding a layer of sauce on top of the mixture.)

Ingredients

Instructions

Mix together softened cream cheese, 2/3 of shrimp, sliced onions and 1/2 bottle of shrimp cocktail sauce.
Mix well, adding more cocktail sauce if necessary to make mixture a spreading consistency.
Put in a serving bowl, put a thin layer of cocktail sauce over spread to cover top, then arrange remaining shrimp over that to decorate the appetizer.
Chill, then serve with crackers of your choice.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 50 mins

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 225.7
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.9g	31%
Cholesterol 116.1mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g	1%
	Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
	Sugars 1.9g
Protein 9.2g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225.7

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19.9g

31%

Cholesterol 116.1mg

39%

Total Carbohydrate 3.0g

Dietary Fiber 0.1g

Sugars 1.9g

Protein 9.2g