Individual Shrimp Cocktail Dip

Name: Individual Shrimp Cocktail Dip in Tins
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (4 oz) cans tiny shrimp, drained; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 8 oz chive and onion cream cheese; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup cocktail sauce; 1 tbsp green onions, chopped (for garnish); Crackers, for serving

This Individual Shrimp Cocktail Dip layers chive-onion cream cheese with Old Bay-seasoned shrimp and cocktail sauce in portioned tins, making an elegant no-cook appetizer that's perfect for entertaining.

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Total

10 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 (4 oz) cans tiny shrimp, drained
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
8 oz chive and onion cream cheese
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup cocktail sauce
1 tbsp green onions, chopped (for garnish)optional
Crackers, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Open and drain two cans of tiny shrimp, being careful not to smash them.
2
In a strainer, season the drained shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and toss gently to coat evenly.
3
In a small bowl or the cream cheese container, add Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice to the chive and onion cream cheese.
4
Mix the cream cheese mixture with a fork until well combined.
5
Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between the two empty shrimp tins, filling them about halfway and spreading it into an even layer.
6
Pour a layer of cocktail sauce over the cream cheese in each tin.
7
Top the cocktail sauce with the seasoned shrimp, dividing it between the two tins.
8
Garnish with chopped green onions.
9
Serve with crackers for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Drain canned shrimp thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the dip watery.
Mix Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice into the cream cheese before layering—this seasons the base evenly and prevents clumping.
Layer in order: seasoned cream cheese, then cocktail sauce, then Old Bay shrimp, then garnish—don't stir, to keep layers intact.
Chill assembled dips for at least 30 minutes before serving so flavors meld and the dip holds its shape on crackers.

Substitutions

Chive and onion cream cheese → Plain cream cheese + 2 tbsp minced fresh chives and 1 tbsp minced onion
Cocktail sauce → Spicy ketchup mixed with horseradish (to taste)
Canned tiny shrimp → Chopped cooked fresh shrimp or thawed frozen cooked shrimp (same weight, well-drained)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate assembled dips in tins covered with plastic wrap up to 4 hours. Do not freeze—the cream cheese texture will break down. Add garnish just before serving.