Shrimp Dip Recipe for a Creamy Prawn Cocktail Inspired Dip

This speedy shrimp dip recipe makes a rich and creamy dip inspired by the retro prawn cocktail appetiser. Peeled cooked prawns are stirred into a classic seafood sauce thickened with crème fraiche. Serve with crinkle cut crisps, crackers and round cucumber slices for scooping.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: dip, snacks, starters

Cuisine: Australian

Servings: Bowl

Calories: 996kcal

Author: Lara Dunston

Equipment

Ingredients

350 g cooked prawns or shrimps shells and tails removed
⅓ cup crème fraiche
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup tomato sauce ketchup
1 purple shallot finely diced
1 tsp ground paprika
½ tsp ground chilli powder optional
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
4 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill sprigs for garnishing

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, make the creamy dip base by stirring the crème fraiche, mayonnaise and tomato sauce (ketchup) until combined, then add the finely diced purple shallot, spices, seasoning, and finely chopped fresh dill, and stir until well combined.
Slice the peeled cooked prawns or shrimps into 3-4 chunky pieces, add them to the bowl and fold them into the creamy dip base. Taste, and adjust the spices or seasoning if needed, garnish with more fresh dill sprigs, and serve with crinkle cut crisps, crackers or round cucumber slices for scooping.

Notes

To serve: crinkle cut crisps, crackers or round cucumber slices for scooping.

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