Cold Shrimp Dip: Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon and Lemon Zest
A refreshing and creamy shrimp dip with turkey bacon and a hint of lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, cooked and chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add in the chopped shrimp, crumbled turkey bacon, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Fold in the green onions and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve chilled with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add more cayenne pepper to taste.
- Feel free to substitute with regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg