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Shrimp Dip
– The variety of dips that can be elaborated is so broad that almost any ingredient can become a dip. Although in this occasion we are going to focus in the shrimp.
What is waiting for you in this dip is a mixture with a creamy, sweet, fresh, seasoned and a bit spicy flavor . To make the dip more interesting also crispy textures can be found that will delight your palate.
About the Recipe
- The only laborious part in this recipe consists of cooking the shrimps because the directions have to be followed carefully, afterwards everything is easy.
- A point of hotness is added to this dip with the Tabasco salsa. The recipe is given with 1/4 tablespoon of Tabasco salsa. However if you would like the dip spicier 1/2 tablespoon of Tabasco salsa can be added – but don’t use more because it will cover the rest of the flavors.
- We recommend buying fresh or frozen shrimps because they will give more flavor to your dip.
- If the shrimps are bought peeled and cooked some flavor will be lost but you will save a few steps in the preparation.
- In 15 minutes your dip will be ready.
- This recipe will yield 8 portions.
Ingredients
Cookware
Directions
Cook the Shrimps- Clean 1.1 lbs of shrimps and peel them.
- Remove the head of the shrimps that were peeled and the vein that is located in the upper back; then set aside.
- Put in a saucepan:
- The enough Water to cover all the shrimps with the ones you worked.
- 1/4 tablespoon of Salt.
- Bring the saucepan water to a boil over high heat. When it boils incorporate the shrimps with the ones you worked and leave them cooking in the boiling water for about 3 minutes, until they are moderately cooked and they acquire a pink color.
- Immediately transfer form the saucepan to a colander the shrimps that were cooked and rinse them with cold water. Upon completion put them in a blender.
The shrimps are rinsed with cold water so they don’t keep on cooking until being overcooked. In this way the shrimps maintain a good consistency and flavor. |
- Blend very well the shrimps, pour them in a bowl and reserve.
Work with the Other Ingredients
- Finely chop 1/4 of an onion and 1/2 celery stalk; then put them in the bowl.
- Also add in the bowl:
- The juice of 1 Lime.
- 3/4 of a cup of Mayonnaise.
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- 1/4 tablespoon of Tabasco salsa.
- Pepper to taste.
- Mix very well the shrimp dip with a mixing spatula.
Preferably leave this dip resting for about 2 hours so the flavors settle. |
A Very
Tasty Dip
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