Shrimp and Blue Cheese Spread

From Southern Living...April 2009. Needs to chill 4 hours or more before serving.

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 25

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs  unpeeled  large raw shrimp
• 1⁄4 cup  diced sweet onion
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4  green onions, finely chopped
• 1  celery rib, finely chopped
• 1  cup  crumbled blue cheese
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
•  assorted fresh vegetable
•  French baguette, slices

Directions

1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
2. Saute onion in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in shrimp and cookk, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Transfer to a bowl, and let stand 15 minutes. Chop shrimp and return to bowl.
3. Stir in cream cheese and next 10 ingredients. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days. Serve with vegetables and bread slices.