Best Holiday Shrimp Wreath With Cocktail Dip Recipes

HOLIDAY SHRIMP DIP

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I've been making this recipe for several years and it has always been a big hit. Originally from Holidays At Home from Gooseberry Patch, I use the tiny shrimp in a can -- no need to mince.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories Winter

Time 1h15m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 cup shrimp, minced
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons onions, grated
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Mix cream cheese with mayo.
Add the remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly.
Allow mixture to chill for 1 hour so flavors will blend.
Serve with crackers or potato chips.

HOLIDAY SHRIMP WREATH WITH COCKTAIL DIP

Holiday Shrimp Wreath with Cocktail Dip image

In less than half an hour, you can put together an elegant appetizer for any holiday party.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Green or clear plastic wrap
1 floral foam wreath form, 10 inches in diameter and about 2 inches thick
1 head curly endive, bibb or leaf lettuce
1 1/2 lb extra-large cooked tail-on shrimp (about 40 shrimp), thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 cup cocktail sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

Cut four 18-inch-long sheets of plastic wrap; fold in half lengthwise. Cover wreath with plastic wrap by pulling wrap through center and around wreath, overlapping plastic to cover wreath completely. Place on serving plate. Cover wreath with lettuce leaves.
In large bowl, toss shrimp, lemon juice and seafood seasoning. Arrange shrimp on wreath, using the natural curve of the shrimp to cover the outside edge of the wreath.
In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spoon into serving bowl. Place bowl of sauce in middle of wreath for dipping. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g