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Creamy Shrimp on Crackers

Source of Recipe

Bon App�tit, June 2020


Recipe Introduction

"Tangy cream cheese and sour cream play up the shrimp's natural sweetness in this traditional appetizer from Omar Tate, chef-owner of the pop-up dinner series Honeysuckle. Hot tip: Poach your shrimp and make your dressing in advance to save time, but don't mix them until an hour before serving, or the shrimp will get tough."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/creamyshrimpcrackers

List of Ingredients

◦ 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined
◦ 1 tablespoon plus � teaspoon Diamond Crystal or 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
◦ 3 tablespoons sour cream
◦ 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
◦ � cup finely chopped celery
◦ 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
◦ 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
◦ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
◦ 32 butter crackers (such as Town House)
◦ 1 tablespoon Barbecue Seasoning or paprika


Recipe

Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal or 1 � teaspoons Morton kosher salt, and 1 quart water in a medium pot. Set over medium-low heat (you want water to slowly come to a bare simmer) and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total. Drain and transfer shrimp to a plate; let cool.

Meanwhile, mix together sour cream, cream cheese, and remaining � teaspoon Diamond Crystal or � teaspoon Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl. Mix in celery, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Slice chilled shrimp in half lengthwise, then crosswise into �-inch-thick pieces. Fold shrimp into dressing. To serve, top each cracker with 1 tablespoon dressed shrimp; sprinkle with seasoning.

Makes about 32







❧ Goes-on-Everything Barbecue Seasoning:

"Make a double batch and keep this spicy-sweet blend on hand for all grilled meats and vegetables."

◦ � cup smoked paprika
◦ 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
◦ 2 teaspoons chili powder
◦ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
◦ 1 � teaspoons cayenne pepper

Whisk paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne in a small bowl to combine. (Do Ahead: Seasoning can be made 1 month ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

Makes about � cup