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Creamy Shrimp Salsa Dip in bright blue bowl on platter with tortilla chips.
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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip with Shrimp

This Cream Cheese Salsa Dip with shrimp is super easy and will be the hit of your party! This delightful dip combines tender shrimp with a creamy, zesty salsa base that totally elevates chips and salsa to a whole new level. Perfect for any gathering, this shrimp dip will impress your guests and have them coming back for more!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine: Southwestern / Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 8
Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (16-ounce) salsa
  • 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese regular or reduced fat
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt whole, low-fat or fat-free or sour cream
  • 1 bunch scallions white and light green part only, chopped, plus tops for garnish
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8-10 ounces shrimp peeled, deveined and cooked, tail removed, chopped if necessary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Combine salsa, cream cheese, yogurt, scallions and garlic in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir in shrimp.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

If the salsa you're using is thick, you may need to add more yogurt.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • Can use sour cream in place of yogurt.
  • Use lower-fat Neufchatel cheese in place of regular cream cheese.
MAKE AHEAD:
  • Can be made 24 hours in advance.  Refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg