ZESTY LAYERED SHRIMP SPREAD

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This cheesy, zesty shrimp spread will be the first thing to disappear at your next party!

Provided by Crosse & Blackwell

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Crosse & Blackwell®

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound peeled and deveined frozen cooked small or salad shrimp, thawed and patted dry
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) bottle Crosse & Blackwell® Zesty Shrimp Sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
¾ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Press shrimp between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Repeat if necessary. Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon juice, if desired, and pepper in medium bowl; mix well.
Spread cream cheese in bottom of a 9-inch tart or pie plate or spread into a 9-inch circle on large rimmed serving platter.
Top evenly with shrimp mixture and shrimp sauce. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, red pepper, green onions and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 0.3 g