Appetizer Recipes
Cheesy Shrimp Dip
This is a favorite recipe from the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw, peeled and de-veined shrimp
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 1 pound diced American process cheese
- 1 teaspoon sherry
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 drops liquid hot pepper sauce
Instructions
- Chop shrimp.
- In a large mixing bowl combine shrimp, butter and vegetables. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on MEDIUM for 4 minutes, stirring twice.
- Combine both mixtures and reheat on LOW for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with crackers, chips or fresh fruit wedges.