Shrimp Dill Yogurt Dip (Print Version)
Creamy dip combining shrimp, dill, Greek yogurt, and tangy notes for tasty appetizers or light snacks.
# Components:
→ Seafood
01 - 7 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Fresh Herbs & Vegetables
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, sour cream, dill, chives, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well blended.
02 - Gently fold in the chopped cooked shrimp, ensuring even distribution without breaking the pieces.
03 - Add sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
04 - Cover and refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
05 - Present chilled with sliced vegetables, crisp crackers, or toasted baguette.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses simple ingredients you probably have on hand
- Naturally gluten free and pescatarian friendly
- Quick to prepare and great for make-ahead serving
- Light yet satisfying with plenty of protein and zesty flavor
02 -
- Naturally packed with protein and probiotics
- Stays fresher when made with whole milk yogurt
- Pairs surprisingly well with bold white wines and sparkling water
- Can be made the night before for easy entertaining
03 -
- Pat your cooked shrimp very dry before chopping to keep the dip creamy and avoid excess liquid
- Always use fresh dill not dried the difference is huge in flavor and color
- Let the dip sit for the full thirty minutes in the fridge so all the flavors intensify You will be rewarded with the very best taste