Name: Spicy Shrimp Dip
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c Water; 1/2 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp; 1 pk Cream cheese, softened (3-oz.); 1 Carton sour cream (8-oz); 1 Envelope (0.7-oz) Italian salad dressing mix; 2 tb Green pepper, finely chopped; 2 ts Lemon juice

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Dairy	Italian	Seafood, Shrimp, Dips	1	& 2/3 cups

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Water
1/2	lb	Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
1	pk	Cream cheese, softened (3-oz.)
1		Carton sour cream (8-oz)
1		Envelope (0.7-oz) Italian salad dressing mix
2	tb	Green pepper, finely chopped
2	ts	Lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp
turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill, peel, devein, and chop
shrimp.
Beat cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Stir
in sour cream, shrimp, and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least
1 hour. Serve with fresh vegetables. Yield: 1 2/3 cups
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