Chardonnay Shrimp Spread

 

2

cups frozen cooked salad shrimp (about 7 oz), thawed, drained

1/2

cup Chardonnay wine or nonalcoholic white wine

1

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

3

tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing

3

medium green onions, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)

1

teaspoon Dijon mustard

Bibb lettuce, if desired

48

crackers

• 1 Coarsely chop shrimp. Place shrimp in small glass bowl. Pour wine over shrimp; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Drain shrimp, reserving wine.
• 2 In another small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of the onions and the mustard with spoon. Fold in shrimp. If a thinner consistency is desired, stir in small amount of reserved wine.
• 3 Line small serving bowl with Bibb lettuce. Spoon shrimp spread into bowl. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon onion over top. Serve with crackers.