HOT CREOLE SHRIMP DIP

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I came across a recipe for hot crawfish dip, and it sounded delicious, but we don't have a lot of crawfish available in my area. However, I'm a big fan of shrimp, so I used that instead. This Creole shrimp dip has become a family favorite. You can increase the heat with your favorite hot sauce or add a bit of acidity with a squeeze of lemon. -Jill Burwell, Renton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
8 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (61-70 per pound)
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
Chopped fresh parsley
French bread baguette slices or assorted crackers

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add green onions and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp, pimientos, garlic and Creole seasoning. Cook and stir until heated through. , Stir in cream cheese until melted; sprinkle with parsley. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.