Enter this dish into the pantheon of divinely good party foods! Parthenon Dip brings the sunny, turquoise shores of Greece to you in the form of a creamy, citrus bright dip loaded with plump shrimp. Feta cheese adds sharp cheesiness to each bite, and the herbaceous flavors evoke the rolling hills and gorgeous mountains of the Grecian countryside. Parthenon Dip is classically delicious wherever you are!
Ingredients
- 1 (4-ounce) can small shrimp, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup sweet red peppers, chopped, roasted, and drained
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- baked pita chips, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, combine the shrimp, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and the Greek seasoning.
Step 2 –In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, the feta cheese, the red peppers, the garlic, and the remaining lemon juice.
Step 3 –Cover and process until smooth.
Step 4 –Stir the cheese mixture into the shrimp mixture.
Step 5 –Transfer the dip into a serving bowl.
Step 6 –Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 7 –Stir the dip before serving and garnish with the parsley.
Step 8 –Serve the dip with the pita chips.