The Snap
A classic retro appetizer featuring a block of cream cheese smothered in zesty cocktail sauce and topped with tender shrimp. This no-cook dip comes together in minutes and is perfect for easy entertaining.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 5 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 244 kcal
Allergen information: may contain crustaceans, fish, gluten, milk, and molluscs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pcscream cheese, full-fat, block style
- 60 mlcocktail sauce
- 100 gsmall cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and thawed if frozen
garnish
- 1 tbspfresh chives, finely chopped(optional)
for serving
- 150 gcracker, for serving(optional)
Equipment
knife · serving plate
The method
Step by step
- 1
Unwrap the block of cream cheese and place it in the center of a serving plate or shallow bowl.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Letting the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes can make it slightly easier to dip into, but it's not required.
- 2
Pour the cocktail sauce evenly over the top of the cream cheese, letting it drip down the sides.
About 1 min
- 3
Arrange the cooked shrimp over the cocktail sauce.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Pat the thawed shrimp dry with a paper towel to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- 4
Sprinkle the chopped fresh chives over the top for garnish, if using.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Fresh parsley or dill also work well as a garnish.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 244.3kcal
- Protein
- 7.8g
- Carbs
- 20.3g
- Fat
- 13.4g
- Fibre
- 2.2g
- Sugar
- 2.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator.