Colorful Shrimp Spread

Name: Colorful Shrimp Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 bottle (10 ounces) cocktail sauce; 1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained or 1/3 cup cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 4 green onions, sliced; Fresh rosemary and cilantro, optional; Assorted crackers

A friend gave me the recipe for this scrumptious shrimp spread topped with mozzarella cheese and veggies. When I take it to a party or potluck, I never bring leftovers home.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 bottle (10 ounces) cocktail sauce
1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained or 1/3 cup cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
Fresh rosemary and cilantro, optional
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Spread on a 12-in. round serving platter to within 2 in. of edge. In a bowl, combine the cocktail sauce and shrimp; spread over the cream cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, green pepper, tomato and onions. Garnish with rosemary and cilantro if desired. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 158 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Colorful Shrimp Spread in Country Woman Christmas 2000

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ferryal

Jun 8, 2014

Wished I could give this recipe 10 stars...Been making this for many years and passed on the recipe so many times. Still a favorite in my household! Thanks for Sharing it with us all.
Rockamama

Jul 15, 2012

I found that the tomato made it too runny. Next time I will omit the tomato, and substitute red bell peppers for the green.
angi.gates

May 6, 2011

My family absolutely loves this spread. I never tried it with can shrimp I always used frozen shrimp and cook them myself. The light seasoning on the shrimp and the ingredients from the spread makes a tasty combination.