Shrimp Dip

It is that time of year for hauling out the recipes. This is one of my favorites.

Ingredients

  •  1/2 cup water
  •  1 envelope Knox gelatin
  •  1 can tomato soup
  •  1 8 ounce package cream cheese
  •  1 cup mayo
  •  12-16 ounces salad shrimp or small shrimp, peeled, de-tailed and de-veined (You can add more if you wish.)
  •  3/4 cup chopped celery
  •  3/4 cup chopped onion
  •  Dash salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Pour 1/2 cup water in a glass. Dissolve gelatin in the water. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add soup and heat to steaming.
  • Add cream cheese to the saucepan, and stir constantly until cream cheese is totally incorporated.
  • Add mayo and stir until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients (including the gelatin mixture). Stir to combine.
  • Pour shrimp dip mixture into a serving bowl. (See note)

       Cover and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.

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