Recipe for cooking cheesy shrimp dip

Starters and Snacks :: Warm Hor d'oeuvres

Cheesy Shrimp Dip

This is a favorite recipe from the National Marine Fisheries Service.

1 lb. raw, peeled and de-veined shrimp
1/2 C. butter or butter replacement
1/2 C. chopped finely onions
1/4 C. chopped finely bell pepper
1 lb. diced American process cheese
1 tsp. sherry
1/2 C. catsup
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 drops liquid hot pepper sauce

Chop shrimp. In a lrg. mixing bowl Mix together shrimp, butter and vegetables. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 min.

In another bowl, Mix together remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on MED. for 4 min., stirring twice. Mix together both mixture and reheat on LOW for 2 min.

Serve hot with crackers, chips or fresh fruit wedges.

Makes approximately 3 C. dip.