Lion House Shrimp Plate is a must when you are taking an appetizer to a get together. It is a delicious cream cheese mixture, topped with shrimp and mozzarella cheese!
What Ingredients Do I Need For Lion House Shrimp Plate?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Shrimp Plate (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Real mayonnaise
- Canned shrimp
- Seafood cocktail sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Green pepper, (optional)
- Green onions
How Do I Make Lion House Shrimp Plate?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Shrimp Plate (scroll down for the full recipe):
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and the Mayonnaise.
- Spread the mixture on a platter or a 12″ plate.
- Sprinkle the shrimp over the cream cheese mixture.
- Cover with the jar of cocktail sauce.
- Sprinkle the 2 cups of grated Mozzarella cheese over the cocktail sauce.
- Garnish with green pepper, green onion, and more shrimp if you like.
Do Prawns and Shrimp Taste Different?
- There is no conclusive flavor that distinguishes a shrimp from a prawn.
- They’re very similar in taste and texture.
- Some say prawns are a bit sweeter and meatier than shrimp, while shrimp are more delicate.
- Therefore, prawns and shrimp are often used interchangeably in recipes.
Which Shrimp are the Most Commonly Eaten?
Farmed Whiteleg Shrimp:
- Whiteleg shrimp is the most commonly farmed shrimp species in the world.
- It typically enters the U.S. market from India and Thailand plus other countries in Latin America or Asia.
Brown, White, and Pink Shrimp:
- When you are eating “Gulf shrimp,” there’s a good chance you are eating brown, white, or pink shrimp.
- These species are caught in the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Atlantic waters.
Royal Red Shrimp:
- Royal red shrimp is considered to be a more expensive and luxurious shrimp species that’s prized for its lobster-like flavor and bright red color.
- Royal red shrimp are true Gulf of Mexico shrimp.
Blue Shrimp:
- Blue shrimp are native in the eastern Pacific from Peru to Mexico.
Ocean Shrimp:
- Ocean shrimp are native to cooler Pacific waters from northern California to Washington.
- They are also known as “Oregon pink” or “bay shrimp” in the area.
What are Canned Shrimp like these used in Lion House Shrimp Plate?
- Canned shrimp are small shrimp which have been cleaned and shelled, then packed in water and cooked.
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Yield: 12 people
Lion House Shrimp Plate
Lion House Shrimp Plate is a must when you are taking an appetizer to a get together. A mixture of cream cheese, topped with shrimp and mozzarella cheese!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup real mayonnaise
- 2 small cans shrimp, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) jar seafood cocktail sauce
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped green pepper, (optional)
- 1-2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and the Mayonnaise.
- Spread the mixture on a platter or a 12" plate.
- Sprinkle the shrimp over the cream cheese mixture.
- Cover with the jar of cocktail sauce.
- Sprinkle the 2 cups of grated Mozzarella cheese over the cocktail sauce
- Garnish with green pepper, green onion, and more shrimp if you like.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 136Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 34mgSodium 252mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 7g
I have never seen an appetizer like this before! Love anything with shrimp in it though!!
It is delicious and a shrimp lover’s delight!
This looks like a perfect treat for us. I can see Little Dude and my husband elbowing in to get more for themselves!
That is funny. I can actually picture that!
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!