Spicy Louisiana Shrimp & Cream Cheese Dip

• 2 cups water
• 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 4 teaspoons creole seasoning
• 1 lb small shrimp, peeled
• 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
• 5 tablespoons reserved shrimp broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley

1. Bring 2 cups of water to boil in medium pot.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of cajun or creole seasoning.
3. Add shrimp, bring back to boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Remove shrimp, strain and reserve 5 tablespoons shrimp broth.
5. Chill in refrigerator.
6. This can be done a day ahead of time.
7. Place cream cheese, reserved shrimp broth and lemon juice in bowl.
8. Beat mixture until smooth.
9. Add onion powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper and continue beating mixture until completely blended.
10. Fold in cooked shrimp, green onions and parsley.
11. Serve with chips and crackers.

water, cajun seasoning, shrimp, cream cheese, shrimp broth, lemon juice, onion powder, hot sauce, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, green onions, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-louisiana-shrimp-cream-cheese-dip-36050 (may not work)