Shrimp Appetizer

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Kagar K. | April 23rd, 2024

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Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
2 1/2	cups	Water	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
3/4	pound	Shrimp » unpeeled, medium	Shrimp Shrimp - pronounced 'shrimp' are small crustaceans found in both fresh and saltwater environments. They are highly favored for their sweet, mild flavor and firm texture, making them one of the most popular Read more...
8	ounces	Cream Cheese » softened
1/2	cup	Sour Cream	Sour Cream Sour cream is a tangy dairy product, adding richness to dishes with its creamy texture and subtle acidity. Its tanginess cuts through the richness of dishes like stroganoff or balances the sweetness in Read more...
1/4	teaspoon	Onion Salt
1	dash	Ground Red Pepper
1/4	cup	Chili sauce » +2 Tbsp
1 1/2	teaspoons	Worcestershire Sauce	Worcestershire Sauce Worcestershire sauce - pronounced 'WUSS-ter-sheer' sauce is a fermented condiment. It's made from a complex mixture of ingredients, including vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, anchovies, tamarind extract, onions, garlic, and various spices. It's known for Read more...
3/4	teaspoon	Lemon Juice
1/2	teaspoon	Prepared Horseradish
1	medium	Lemon » sliced	Lemon Lemons - pronounced 'LEM-uhns' are vibrant citrus fruits known for their bright yellow color and tart, refreshing flavor. Rich in vitamin C, lemons are used to enhance the taste of both sweet and savory Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
30 Minutes	30 Minutes	1 hour

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil.

2. Add shrimp; cook for 3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.

3. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

4. Peel and devein the shrimp.

5. Chop two-thirds of the shrimp, leaving remaining shrimp whole.

6. Cover and chill both in the refrigerator.

7. Meanwhile; beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

8. Add sour cream, onion salt, and red pepper, beating until smooth.

9. Gently fold in the chopped shrimp.

10. Place the shrimp and cream cheese mixture onto a serving platter, shaping into a 5-inch circle.

11. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

12. Combine chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and horseradish; stir well.

13. Spread over the cream cheese round.

14. Decorate the top with the whole shrimp.

15. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Submitted by Kagar K. | April 23rd, 2024 See all of Kagar K.'s Recipes.

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