Shrimp & Cream Cheese on Crackers
Shrimp & Cream Cheese on Crackers is a throwback party snack that still totally holds up. It’s creamy, tangy, and a little briny from the shrimp, plus, it takes all of five minutes to throw together. This is one of those no-fuss appetizers that always gets cleaned off the plate.
You don’t need to overthink it. Just a block of cream cheese, some cocktail sauce, and shrimp layered on top. Add a few sprinkles of parsley and black pepper, then scoop it up with crackers. It’s retro in the best way, and it just works.
Helpful Tips
- Use small shrimp: Smaller cooked shrimp or chopped shrimp work best for easy scooping with crackers.
- Soften the cream cheese: Let it sit out for 10–15 minutes so it’s easier to spread.
- Serve with sturdy crackers: Choose ones that won’t break under the toppings like Ritz, butter crackers, or water crackers.
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Shrimp & Cream Cheese on Crackers
Shrimp & Cream Cheese on Crackers is a throwback party snack that still totally holds up plus, it takes all of five minutes to throw together.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cocktail sauce
- 1/2 pound shrimp cooked
- Chopped fresh parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Place the block of cream cheese on a serving plate. Pour the cocktail sauce over the top of the cream cheese and top with shrimp. Garnish with chopped parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.2mg
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