Spicy prawn dip with chillies

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Triple Cheese Spicy Prawn Dip

Transform your appetizer spread with this luxuriously creamy and perfectly spiced prawn dip that’s guaranteed to impress. Succulent prawns are gently sautéed in butter with aromatic garlic and spring onions until just pink, then folded into a rich blend of three complementary cheeses – smooth cream cheese, sharp Parmesan, and stretchy mozzarella. The addition of tangy mayonnaise creates an irresistibly creamy base, while fresh lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce add depth and brightness. Crisp red bell peppers provide a sweet crunch that contrasts beautifully with the heat from fresh chilies and chili flakes, which can be adjusted to achieve your desired level of spiciness. A touch of ground pepper completes this sophisticated dip that strikes the perfect balance between seafood decadence and spicy kick, making it an ideal companion for crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

 

Spicy prawn dip with chillies
 
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Nutrition Information
  • Serving size: 100g
  • Calories: 195 kcal
  • Fat: 16 grams
  • Saturated fat: 6.9 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 1.3 grams
  • Sugar: 1.3 grams
  • Sodium: ,64 grams
  • Fiber: <0.5 grams
  • Protein: 13 grams
Recipe type: Dips
Cuisine: USA
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Great tasting seafood and cheese dip with just a hint of Chilli. Can be served as an appetizer before a meal or as part of a table of snacks or buffet. Wow your friends at your next party or social event. Very yummy!
Ingredients
  • Prawns – 500g ( fresh, deveined and peeled)
  • Butter – one tablespoon
  • Spring onions – 3 ( green and white parts sliced)
  • Garlic – one clove minced
  • Cream cheese – 1 cup
  • Parmesan cheese – ⅓ cup ( freshly grated)
  • Mozzarella cheese – 1 ½ cups ( shredded)
  • Mayonnaise – 1 third of a cup
  • Lemon juice – 10 ml
  • Worcester sauce – 1 teaspoon
  • Bell pepper - ½ cup ( preferably red)
  • Red Chilies – 3 sliced ( Serrano, Birds-eye or similar) - see note *
  • Chilli flakes – 1 teaspoon ( see note)
  • Ground Pepper – ¼ teaspoon
Instructions
  1. Cut the prawns into bite-size pieces. Pat dry
  2. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
  3. Heat butter in a pan until foaming.
  4. Add spring onions. Stir fry a for one minute
  5. Add Bell peppers. Allow to fry for a minute
  6. Add Chillies and garlic. Cook for another minute
  7. Add prawns and Chilli flakes and cook until the prawns are just starting change colour. ( The prawns should be slightly under-done at this point)
  8. Remove pan from the stove and allow to cool slightly
  9. In a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worchester sauce, black pepper and cream cheese. Blend until well mixed
  10. Add cooled prawn mixture and remaining cheeses to the bowl and mix until all ingredients are well combined
  11. Transfer to a baking dish and place in the oven
  12. Cook for 15 – 20 minutes
  13. Serve with sliced French bread, pittas or tortilla chips
Notes
* May be substituted by one teaspoon of red Chilli powder

For those who like it spicier - add more Chilli flakes

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