Sheila’s Shrimp Dip Recipe
If you’re looking for an appetizer that’s really a treat, Sheila’s Shrimp Dip Recipe is something you’ll make over and over. And this low-carb Shrimp Dip will be a hit with everyone who likes shrimp, whether or not they care about carbs!
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Sheila’s Shrimp Dip is a recipe I got from a lovely woman named Sheila who was the school secretary when I taught elementary school. Every so often Sheila would bring her Shrimp Dip to school to share in the faculty room, and the faculty and staff would go crazy over it!
Then when I started blogging Sheila gave me her shrimp dip recipe, and since then it’s become a favorite in my family of shrimp lovers, many of whom don’t care the least bit about carbs!
And I think this Shrimp Dip that was such a hit with the faculty at my school is also a perfect idea for a treat to make any time you need a special appetizer, especially if you have shrimp lovers among your family and friends. So I’m recommending this favorite recipe today as my Friday Favorites pick!
If you’re trying to follow a carb-conscious eating plan, I know only too well how challenging it can be to find party food or game-day eats that really feel like a treat! But I promise you this low-carb shrimp dip is so, so, so delicious that it will really help you enjoy the game without feeling deprived.
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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- cream cheese
- sour cream
- fresh-squeezed lemon juice; I used my fresh-frozen lemon juice
- Beau Monde Seasoning (affiliate link) or celery salt
- dried dill weed (affiliate link)
- green onions
- red bell pepper
- frozen cooked shrimp
- low-carb veggies to serve with the dip such as celery, red pepper strips, sugar snap peas, cauliflower, broccoli, jicama, etc.
What shrimp did we use for the Shrimp Dip Recipe?
I’m pretty sure Sheila used to make her shrimp dip with drained, canned shrimp back in the day, but we used frozen shrimp that’s thawed and drained well and then cut into pieces, and the chunks of shrimp make it so good.
What veggies can you use with this Shrimp Dip?
We love to eat the shrimp dip with celery and bell pepper strips, both of which give plenty of crunch, but there are lots of other low-carb veggie options including jicama sticks, sliced turnip strips, sliced raw zucchini, and sliced cucumbers. And no matter what veggies you use, I promise this is one of those recipes you’ll want to make over and over.
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How to make Make Sheila’s Shrimp Dip Recipe:
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- Thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight, then let it drain well in a colander placed in the sink.
- While shrimp drains, use a food processor to buzz the softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, Beau Monde Seasoning (affiliate link) or celery salt, and dried dill weed (affiliate link).
- Chop up the drained shrimp, green onion, and red bell pepper. Stir shrimp and vegetables into the sour cream/cream cheese mixture.
- This is best if it’s chilled for a few hours.
- Then when it’s time to serve, grab some veggies and enjoy!
- We loved it with red pepper strips and celery for low-carb dippers, but you can use any healthy veggies you’d like to dip into this.
More Healthy Low-Carb Dips to Eat with Veggies:
- Southwestern Ranch Dip
- Grandma Denny’s Homemade Ranch Dip
- Greek Yogurt Dip
- Whipped Feta Dip with Sumac
Sheila's Shrimp Dip Recipe
If you're looking for a low-carb appetizer that's really a treat, Sheila's Shrimp Dip Recipe is a party food you'll make over and over.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream (or for more protein you can use cottage cheese that's pureed in the food processor)
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp.ย Beau Monde Seasoning (or celery salt, see notes)
- 2 tsp.ย dried dill weed (see notes)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepperย (one large pepper, cut in pieces about 3/8 inch)
- 2 cups frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and cut in pieces about 3/8 inch
- fresh low-carb veggies to serve with the dip such as celery, red pepper strips, sugar snap peas, cauliflower, broccoli, jicama, etc.
Instructions
- Let shrimp thaw overnight in refrigerator, then drain well. If they seem wet, I wrap them in a paper towel and squeeze out as much moisture as I can.
- Use food processor to blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, Beau Monde Seasoning (or celery salt), and dried dill weed. Remove from food processor and put into mixing bowl.
- Stir in chopped green onion and chopped bell pepper, then gently fold in shrimp.
- Chill dip for at least an hour before serving for best flavor.
- Serve with celery, red pepper strips, sugar snap peas, cauliflower, broccoli, jicama, or other veggie dippers of your choice.
Notes
I usedย Beau Monde Seasoning (affiliate link) and dried dill weed (affiliate link) for this recipe.
Nutritional information is based on 1/4 cup serving size and does not include vegetables.
This recipe is dedicated to the memory of Sheila Krogue, who died in 2015. She made everyone laugh at West Bountiful Elementary, and I'm sure everyone who worked with her will remember this shrimp dip.ย
Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 119Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 4gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 60mgSodium 444mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 6g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This shrimp dip recipe with the low-carb veggies specified is great for any low-carb or Keto eating plan. It’s also great for any phase of the original South Beach Diet, but South Beach would prefer reduced-fat dairy products.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
Sheila’s Shrimp Dip was first posted in 2007 when I was still teaching school and Sheila was still bringing this dip for a treat for the teachers! It was last updated with more information in 2023.
26 Comments on “Sheila’s Shrimp Dip Recipe”
Just made this for our Thanksgiving appetizer for tomorrow. Turns out I didn’t have celery salt or Beau Monde, so I used my homemade Spike and upped it a little. Can’t wait – the spoon tastes delicious!
Sorry I am so slow to reply; I was at my sister’s house for Thanksgiving. Hope you enjoyed it.
Not to be rude, but if you used the amount of shrimp and the seasonings I recommended, I can’t understand how this this would have been bland. I’ve made it for many parties (and someone brought it to my own Super Bowl party) and it’s always a hit.
The only things that could make it runny are if you didn’t drain the shrimp (and pat dry as I suggested) or if the sour cream was runny. I can’t think of anything to add, but have you chilled it yet? That will definitely make it thicker. Hope that works!
This looks like the kind of dip that I could eat the entire bowl full of without even realizing it! ๐
My pleasure Becca, glad you like it!
Definitely this could be made with fat-free Greek yogurt.
Rachel, love the sound of that!
I love shrimp dip! I made shrimp stuffed tomatoes this weekend which was a fun alternative to dip.
Thanks Maria! A bit unusual for breakfast but I'm enjoying it today with celery.
Great healthy recipe! Perfect for the new year!
Sharon, thanks; so glad to hear you're enjoying it.
I can't believe how such a simple recipe can be so amazingly tasty. My boys and I have been dipping this with sugar snap peapods, bok choy bottoms and red bell peppers (a bit redundant because of the red peppers in the dip itself). A friend was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and I sent her your site so she can ENJOY food while getting her sugar and weight under control. Thanks!
Orange Beach, thanks. It’s comments like that which really make my day.
This dip was absolutely delicious! You have been a true inspiration to me. I have been on the South Beach diet for 2 weeks and have lost 6 pounds. I check your site almost daily. Your recipes are great and so are you!!! Thank you for all the inspiration.
Yummy, yummy. Great idea!! ๐
This looks like a delicious dip. Our neighbors drop by all the time on the weekend. I’ll have to give it a try Saturday.
This looks like a very satisfying and tasty dip. I often use pepper strips instead of bread or crackers. So much healthier!
Looks delicious!
Kalyn,
I love your blog and check by every day. I don’t always have time to comment, but just wanted you to know you have a fan who looks forward to a daily peek at what you’re up to.
I’m trying to incorporate South Beach principles, with my doctor’s o.k. and your blog gives me lots of ideas.
Thanks for all your wonderful efforts.
Ilva, you’re welcome. This looked like “finger food” to me.
Linda (aka anonymous) glad you liked the corned beef.
Sandy, thanks for the support. I do prefer to make the muffins every week and not freeze them, but I never noticed it made them rubbery. I think that might be too long in the microwave. They don’t reheat well from the frozen state; thaw in the fridge first. (Or do what I try to do and make fresh every week, even better.)
Sher, I could NEVER give up shrimp either.
Tanna, thanks. Love those sweet bell peppers.
Joanna, so glad you liked it.
Kristen, thanks.
That looks like a great dip.
Wonderful looking dip! and I love the bell pepper dippers!
I have a great foodness for veggie dip–and so glad that shrimp is now deemed good for us. I would have a hard time going without it! The dip looks delicious.
“anoymous” is just me in a hurry – linda t.
Sunday I made your c.beefw/horseradish sauce for my in-laws — then today I was looking for an easy lunch — yahoo-great shrimp dip w/veggies! thanks kiddo!