This Shrimp & Cream Cheese on Crackers appetizer is about as easy as it gets—and it’s always a hit. With just four ingredients and no cooking required, it’s perfect when you need something quick, simple, and totally crowd-pleasing. The combo of tangy cocktail sauce, cream cheese, and tender shrimp on a crunchy cracker just works.
This is a great one to keep in your back pocket for game day, holidays, or last-minute get-togethers. It comes together in minutes, looks impressive on a platter, and disappears even faster.
Helpful Tips
- Use small cooked shrimp like salad shrimp so they’re easy to scoop up with crackers and distribute evenly.
- Soften the cream cheese slightly before serving so it’s easier to spread onto crackers.
- Serve with sturdy crackers like Ritz, Triscuits, or water crackers that can hold the toppings without breaking.
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Shrimp & Cream Cheese on Crackers
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cocktail sauce
- 1/2 pound shrimp cooked
- Chopped fresh parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Place the block of cream cheese on a serving plate. Pour the cocktail sauce over the top of the cream cheese and top with shrimp. Garnish with chopped parsley, black pepper, and lemon wedges.
- Serve with crackers.
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