Layered Shrimp Cocktail Dip

Name: Layered Shrimp Cocktail Dip (No-Cook)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz cooked shrimp, thawed; 8 oz cream cheese; 1/3 cup scallions, chopped; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp cream style horseradish; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning; chopped scallions, for garnish; crackers, for serving

This layered shrimp cocktail dip combines a savory cream cheese base with zesty homemade cocktail sauce and chilled cooked shrimp—a no-cook appetizer that's ready in minutes and perfect for entertaining.

🌍American 🏷️Shrimp dip 🏷️Cocktail dip 🏷️Cream cheese dip 🏷️Appetizer Party food

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🏷️No-cook

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Total

2h 15m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

12 oz cooked shrimp, thawed
8 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup scallions, chopped
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 tbsp cream style horseradish
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
chopped scallions, for garnishoptional
crackers, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water and pat dry.
2
In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1/3 cup chopped scallions, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, prepare the cocktail sauce by mixing the ketchup, cream style horseradish, and fresh lemon juice.
4
Remove the tails from the shrimp and give them a rough chop.
5
In a bowl, toss the chopped shrimp with the Old Bay seasoning.
6
To assemble the dip, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of a serving dish.
7
Pour the cocktail sauce over the cream cheese layer and spread to cover.
8
Top with the seasoned chopped shrimp.
9
Garnish with additional chopped scallions if desired.
10
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
11
Serve with saltine crackers or your favorite crackers.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat thawed shrimp completely dry before layering to prevent watery dip and ensure crisp texture against crackers.
Let cream cheese soften to room temperature (15–20 minutes) for a smooth, spreadable base layer without lumps.
Mix cocktail sauce components in a small bowl before layering to ensure even distribution of horseradish and lemon juice.
Garnish with fresh scallions and extra Old Bay just before serving; adding them early causes wilting and flavor dilution.

Substitutions

Cream cheese → mascarpone or whipped cream cheese (lighter texture)
Ketchup → chili sauce or cocktail sauce mix (adjust horseradish accordingly)
Fresh lemon juice → lime juice or white vinegar (slight flavor shift)
Old Bay seasoning → smoked paprika + cayenne + celery salt (homemade blend alternative)

Storage & make-ahead

Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days; do not freeze. Stir gently before serving if separated.

Common Questions

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the dip (cream cheese layer and cocktail sauce) up to 4 hours ahead, refrigerated. Add shrimp and scallion garnish just before serving to keep them fresh.