A classic for parties!

Usually, I’m in the latter camp, having grossly underestimated the time it takes to get organized.

For these times it’s helpful to have a dish like this shrimp dip in one’s back pocket.

Shrimp Dip recipe

Elise Bauer

A lovely dipthick, shrimpy, and brightly flavored with lemon, herbs, and hot sauce.

(Well maybe 15 if you have to defrost the shrimp.)

When defrosted, strain.

Creamy clam dip in a black bowl and served with crackers and vegetables.

Add the lemon juice and lemon zest.

Beat until smooth (you may need to use a whisk.)

Return to the bowl and stir in the scallions and parsley.

A cheese ball on a platter surrounded by crackers

Add the hot sauce and black pepper to taste.

Add more lemon juice to taste.

Serve with crackers or crudite.

A bowl of crab dip on a platter with veggie sticks