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Cajun Shrimp & Cream Cheese Dip

Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 tablespoon plus
2 tablespoons Boo Boo’s Cajun Shaker seasoning
1 pound small shrimp, peeled (50-60 count)
1 pound cream cheese,
at room temperature
5 tablespoons reserved shrimp broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons Boo Boo’s Cajun Hot Sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
one-half teaspoon salt
one-half teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons minced green onion
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Directions:
1. Bring 2 cups of water to boil in medium pot. Add 2 tablespoon of Boo Boo’s Cajun Shaker seasoning.
2. Add shrimp, bring back to boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Strain and reserve 5 tablespoons shrimp broth. Chill in refrigerator. This can be done a day ahead of time.
3. Place cream cheese, reserved shrimp broth and lemon juice in bowl. Beat mixture until smooth.
4. Add onion powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper and continue beating mixture until completely blended.
5. Fold in cooked shrimp, green onions and parsley.
6. Serve with chips and crackers.
Yields 2 pints of dip.