Zesty Layered Shrimp Spread

• 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)
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle Crosse & Blackwell(R) Zesty Shrimp Sauce
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• Assorted crackers

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

salad shrimp, fresh parsley, lemon juice, ground pepper, cream cheese, shrimp sauce, red bell pepper, green onions, crackers

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/233814/zesty-layered-shrimp-spread/ (may not work)