Sherby's Shrimp Dip

Submitted by Sherrybeth

"This makes 2 quarts of dip which makes it an ideal dip for a large gathering or, if you are like my house, enough for 5 hungry guys! The shrimp has to be boiled/prepared before making this recipe, so adjust your time and efforts accordingly. We usually allow our dip to sit in the refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving which seems to enhance the flavors."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 quarts

ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely minced
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) jar capers, drained
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 5 lbs boiled shrimp (cooked in crab boil, cooled, peeled, deveined and chopped coarsely)

directions

1. Cream together the mayonnaise and cream cheese.
2. Add the juice from the lemon, onion, capers and cayenne pepper and blend well.
3. Fold in chopped shrimp and add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve with cracker, chips, toast points or on toasted french bread slices.
5. Refrigerate for one hour before serving, but the longer it sits, the better it gets.