Shrimp Dip with Pesto


This is a simple but tasty dip that can be made up in a few minutes.
  • 1 8 ounce / 250 g package Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon / 15 ml mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup / 125 ml prepared Pesto
  • 1 1/2 cups / 375 ml small cooked bay shrimp
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • about 1/2 pound / 250 g grated cheese -Your choice of Mozzarella, Jack or Swiss  
  • Chopped green onions or parsley
  1. Beat cream cheese with mayonnaise until smooth.
  2. Spread cream cheese in an even layer to the edges of a serving platter.
  3. Spoon Pesto over cream cheese, leaving an inch of the cream cheese as a pretty border,
  4. Distribute shrimp over pesto.
  5. Top with a layer of chopped tomato.
  6. Sprinkle grated cheese over tomato and top with chopped green onions or parsley.
  7. Cover and refrigerate until serving. 
  8. Serve with crackers.

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