Hot Louisiana Shrimp Dip

INGREDIENTS

3 green onions
1 red pepper
¼ stick butter
1 lb. raw shrimp
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup (8 oz.) low fat cream cheese
3 Tablespoons low fat sour cream
1 Tablespoon Creole Seasoning *
1 Tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Chop the onion and red pepper into a small dice. Reserve the green top of the onion for later.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat.
3. Add the vegetables to the butter, stir to coat and then cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened.
4. Chop the shrimp into small chunks. Either in half or thirds if your shrimp are jumbo.
5. Add the shrimp and garlic, stir well and cook for 2 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
6. Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream and creole seasoning.
7. Bring to a simmer and then cook for 2 minutes until the dip is thick and creamy.
8. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley; taste to test for seasoning.
9. Garnish with the reserved onion greens and a little extra parsley.

Note:  Smaller shrimp is ideal for this recipe; look for 40/50 count

*You can purchase or make homemade creole seasoning if you wish.  The recipes is below.

1 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried basil
1/2 Tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
3 Tablespoons sweet paprika
1/4  – 1/2  tsp cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 Tablespoon salt

Yields:  10 Servings

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Calories  135
Total Fat  8g
Saturated Fat  5g
Polyunsaturated Fat  .4g
Monounsaturated Fat  .9g
Cholesterol  93mg
Sodium  570mg
Potassium  116mg
Carbohydrates  3.5g
Fiber  0.4g
Sugar  1.9g
Protein  12g