Festive Bang Bang Shrimp Dip
Your search for the most fantastic holiday dip is over – meet Festive Bang Bang Shrimp Dip! Member’s Mark™ Bang Bang Seasoning gives the perfect kick to this dip – you’ll love the bold Szechuan flavors of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper. Festive Bang Bang Shrimp Dip is sure to become your new signature appetizer…get ready for everyone to request you bring it to all holiday gatherings from here on out!
What to Serve with Festive Bang Bang Shrimp Dip
Bang Bang Shrimp Dip is creamy, sweet-spicy, and a little crunchy, so the best pairings either scoop it well, balance the heat, or turn it into a bigger spread. Here are great options by category:
Dippers (Must-Haves)
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Wonton chips (perfect texture match)
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Tortilla chips (scoops work best)
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Toasted baguette slices or crostini
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Crackers (buttery or rice crackers)
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Soft pretzel bites (great sweet-heat contrast)
Fresh & Crunchy (to balance the richness)
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Celery sticks
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Carrot sticks
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Cucumber rounds
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Bell pepper strips
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Sugar snap peas
Protein Pairings (to build it into an appetizer spread)
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Coconut shrimp
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Chicken skewers or nuggets (great for dipping)
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Grilled shrimp or shrimp cocktail
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Crab rangoons or crab cakes
Make It a Mini Meal
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Lettuce cups (spoon dip inside for a lighter option)
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Bang Bang shrimp dip tacos (soft flour tortillas, shredded cabbage)
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Stuffed mini sweet peppers
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Spread on sliders (shrimp or chicken)
Side Dishes That Pair Well
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Asian slaw (vinegar-forward to cut richness)
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Sesame cucumber salad
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Fried rice or coconut rice (if serving as part of a meal)
Drinks That Work Well
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Margaritas or palomas
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Crisp lager or light IPA
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Sparkling water with lime
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Iced green tea
Festive Bang Bang Shrimp Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb 41/60 or 31/40 count shrimp
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Bang Bang Seasoning
- ¼ cup Celery, diced
- ¼ cup Seedless cucumbers, diced
- 1 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp. Place shrimp in a pot of water filled about 2 inches above the shrimp. Bring water to a boil. Then immediately drain water and run shrimp under cold water to stop the cooking process. Chill shrimp in fridge until completely cooled, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Member's Mark™ Bang Bang Seasoning. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold shrimp pieces into the mixture. Garnish with diced celery, cucumber, cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve with your favorite dippers - we like crispy seaweed crackers!