Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Shrimp Dip Log is a perfect make-ahead appetizer for parties. The combination of cream cheese, shrimp, and herbs rolled in pecans creates a delicious treat to serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Base:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup small cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- Crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in chopped shrimp, green onion, and parsley until evenly combined.
- Shape the Log: Shape the mixture into a log using plastic wrap, smoothing the sides as you roll.
- Chill: Chill the log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Coat with Pecans: Before serving, roll the log in chopped pecans to coat evenly.
- Serve: Place on a serving platter and serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
- You can substitute the pecans with toasted almonds or walnuts for a different flavor.
- To make the log easier to shape, refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes before rolling.
- This dip log can be made a day ahead for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
