Shrimp Dip
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Appetizers A classic retro shrimp dip made with mashed canned shrimp, finely chopped onion, and a touch of heat from Tabasco and cayenne. Served alongside crispy, oven-baked buttered toast fingers.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 25 mins | 2 hours | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Baking sheet
- Knife
Ingredients
Shrimp Dip
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 can | Shrimp | drained and mashed with a fork |
| 1/2 | Onion | medium, finely chopped |
| A few dashes | Tabasco Sauce | to taste |
| As needed | Miracle Whip | enough to make a paste |
| To taste | Cayenne Pepper | to suit |
Toast Fingers
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Bread | cut into fingers |
| As needed | Butter | softened, for spreading |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dip
- In a mixing bowl, mash 1 can shrimp (drained) with a fork.
- Add 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped), a few dashes of Tabasco sauce, and cayenne pepper to suit.
- Stir in enough Miracle Whip to bind the mixture into a smooth paste.
- Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 2: Prepare the Toast Fingers
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Butter both sides of the bread fingers.
- Bake at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes, then turn and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This dip must be made several hours in advance and refrigerated to allow the flavors to fully develop. Serve chilled with warm toast fingers.
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