Creamy Shrimp Dip with Shallots, Dill, and Lemon

Name: Creamy Shrimp Dip with Shallots, Dill, and Lemon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 medium shallot, diced; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 medium celery rib, diced; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill; 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives; 2 teaspoons drained prepared horseradish; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipe GLPRf73e342b26995c

Sauce & Condiment

45 min

173 cal

Servings: 8

Oven

SNAP eligible

A luxurious and elegant appetizer featuring succulent shrimp folded into a bright, herbed cream base. Fresh dill, lemon juice, and a subtle hint of horseradish create layers of sophisticated flavor, while sour cream and mayonnaise provide a silky richness. Perfect for entertaining, this dip serves eight and comes together in under an hour.

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Ingredients

1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 medium shallot, diced

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 medium celery rib, diced

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

2 teaspoons minced fresh dill

2 teaspoons minced fresh chives

2 teaspoons drained prepared horseradish

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the kosher salt and baking soda. Toss gently to coat evenly and let sit for 10 minutes. The baking soda will help the shrimp cook quickly and maintain a tender texture.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and reach an internal temperature of 145°F, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board to cool.
Once cooled, roughly chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the sour cream and mayonnaise, stirring until smooth and well blended.
Add the diced shallot, diced celery, lemon juice, minced parsley, minced dill, minced chives, horseradish, and ground coriander seed to the cream mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Gently fold in the chopped shrimp, being careful not to break the pieces. Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours before serving. The flavors will meld and deepen during chilling.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.75

This dip assembles quickly and costs about $4 per serving at Walmart or Food Lion shrimp prices, with sour cream and mayo doing the heavy lifting. All ingredients are standard stock at Harris Teeter, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger—no special stops needed. The stated 45 minutes is honest for blanching and cooling the shrimp, though actual hands-on work is closer to 15 minutes; this matters for a weeknight but the dip can be prepped a few hours ahead. Horseradish gives it real punch, dill and fresh shallots land true to North Carolina's coastal shrimp tradition, and it reheats or holds cold all week—perfect for entertaining or a make-ahead snack.