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Shrimp Cheese Ball

Shrimp Cheese Ball

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 16 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 1 cup butter
    • 🧀 1 ½ (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • Seafood

    • 🍤 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and cut into pieces

  • Vegetables

    • 🧄 ½ cup minced garlic
    • 🧅 1 small red onion, chopped
    • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

  • Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
    • 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • Nuts

    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • ½ cup chopped pecans

STEPS

1

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 300 seconds.

2

Stir in the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 300 seconds. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set aside.

3

Mix cream cheese, liquid smoke, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Stir in the shrimp and 1/2 cup of pecans, mixing until evenly distributed. Roll the mixture into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 1800 seconds.

4

Mix the parsley with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans in a bowl. Roll the cheese ball in the parsley mixture until the ball is covered. Cover and refrigerate the cheese ball until completely firm, about 7200 seconds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

358

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 6
    Carbs
  • 33
    Fats

💡 Ensure the shrimp is fully cooked and no longer translucent to avoid foodborne illnesses.For a visually appealing presentation, make sure the parsley mixture evenly covers the cheese ball.This dish can be prepared ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days for easy party hosting.