Zesty Layered Shrimp Spread

Directions

Ingredients :

1 pound peeled and deveined frozen cooked small or salad shrimp

thawed and patted dry

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

divided

1 teaspoon lemon juice (Optional)

¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

softened

1 (12 ounce) bottle Crosse & Blackwell® Zesty Shrimp Sauce

1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

¾ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

2 green onions

finely chopped

Assorted crackers

Methods :

Press shrimp between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Repeat if necessary. Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon juice, if desired, and pepper in medium bowl; mix well.

Spread cream cheese in bottom of a 9-inch tart or pie plate or spread into a 9-inch circle on large rimmed serving platter.

Top evenly with shrimp mixture and shrimp sauce. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, red pepper, green onions and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with assorted crackers.