Chardonnay Shrimp Spread

Name: Chardonnay Shrimp Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen cooked salad shrimp (about 7 oz), thawed, drained; 1/2 cup Chardonnay wine or nonalcoholic white wine; 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing; 3 medium green onions, finely chopped (3 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Bibb lettuce, if desired; 48 crackers

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Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 24

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Marinating frozen shrimp in white wine before stirring in the other spread ingredients adds an elegant touch.

Ingredients

2 cups frozen cooked salad shrimp (about 7 oz), thawed, drained
1/2 cup Chardonnay wine or nonalcoholic white wine
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 medium green onions, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Bibb lettuce, if desired
48 crackers

Directions

1

Coarsely chop shrimp. Place shrimp in small glass bowl. Pour wine over shrimp; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Drain shrimp, reserving wine.
2

In another small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of the onions and the mustard with spoon. Fold in shrimp. If a thinner consistency is desired, stir in small amount of reserved wine.
3

Line small serving bowl with Bibb lettuce. Spoon shrimp spread into bowl. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon onion over top. Serve with crackers.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Thaw shrimp in a colander under cold running water.
tip 2
Do some taste-testing of various brands of Dijon mustard. Not only do they vary in color, from bright yellow to brownish yellow, but their flavors vary as well.

Nutrition Information

90 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 4g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 90

Calories from Fat: 60

Total Fat: 6g; 10%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 13%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 35mg; 12%

Sodium: 120mg; 5%

Potassium: 45mg; 1%

Total Carbohydrate: 4g; 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Marinating frozen shrimp in white wine before stirring in the other spread ingredients adds an elegant touch.