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Shrimp Rotel Dip

Shrimp Rotel Dip Recipe

This recipe is a great way to get some healthy, vibrant green color and a delicious, creamy dip.The only thing you need when making this standard dish is shrimp, Rotel (a mild or diced tomato), garlic, onion powder, green chilies, and shredded cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound raw peeled salad shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon each garlic and onion powder
  • 1 pound raw breakfast sausage
  • 2 cans mild or original diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), drained
  • 1 (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
  • 1 pound original Velveeta or American cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, optional
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Put shrimp in a bowl with Creole or Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, garlic powder, and onion powder; set aside.
  • In a skillet, brown the sausage, drain it and return it to the pan.
  • Stir several times while cooking on medium-low, adding diced tomatoes, green chilies, and Velveeta cubes.
  • Cover and cook shrimp for 5 minutes, until pink and translucent. Repeatedly stirring. If necessary, adjust the seasonings.
  • You can hold the dip over very low heat, stirring occasionally, or you can transfer it to a small crockpot or buffet server set on warm or low. Add shredded cheese to the top, if desired; cover and let melt.
  • Served as a dip with tortilla chips or sturdy crackers, this dip goes well with nachos or nachos.
Keyword Shrimp Rotel Dip
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