Thai Shrimp Dip

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

1 pound medium shrimp, cooked and peeled

1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons thai fish sauce or low-sodium soy sauce

1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu, drained

1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

3 tablespoons minced green onions

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

cooked and peeled shrimp (optional)

cilantro sprig (optional)

Directions:

1. Place the first 3 ingredients in a food processor, and process until minced. Add lime juice, fish sauce, and tofu; pulse until blended. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat; sauté ginger and garlic 2 minutes. Add to shrimp mixture, and pulse until combined. Add onions and chopped cilantro, and pulse 3 to 4 times. Spoon into a bowl; cover and chill 1 hour. Garnish dip with additional shrimp and cilantro sprig, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com