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Four different types of dip for shrimp

Dip For Shrimp (plus Shrimp Recipe)

These four dips for shrimp will go well with pretty much any type of shrimp you want to serve. Feel free to try them out with other foods too, like chicken or fish! They're super versatile, and definitely deserve a place in your kitchen.
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Happy Hour, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Immersion Blender or Food professor

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Shrimp

  • 1 lb Argentinian Shrimp peeled, deveined, thawed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic diced

For the Herb & Garlic Aioli

  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 C vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 8 basil leaves
  • ¼ C fresh parsley torn

For the Pina Colada Sauce

  • diced pineapple
  • coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice

For the Creamy Avocado

  • 1 avocado
  • ¾ C greek yogurt
  • ¼ C cilantro leaves
  • 2 teaspoon lime
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Smoky Chipotle

  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 C vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For the Roasted Shrimp

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat your shrimp dry with paper towels, then sprinkle with salt. Spread in an even, single layer on a large baking sheet. Season with pepper, and tuck the lemon slices around, between, and underneath the shrimp. Sprinkle garlic over the pan. Cook for 6-9 minutes, until the shrimp have reached an internal temperature of 120°F. Serve immediately on large platter with selection of dipping sauces (see below).

Herb & Garlic Aioli

  • Combine all the ingredients in immersion blender. Blend for 10 seconds, or until smooth. Keep in the refridgerator until ready to serve.

Pina Colada Sauce

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium pot over medium high heat. Reduce to a simmer, and allow the sauce to reduce by about a half. Serve in a medium bowl, garnish with lime zest and coconut flakes.

Creamy Avocado

  • Combine all the ingredients into a food processor or an immersion blender. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Smoky Chipotle

  • Combine all the ingredients in an immersion blender or a food processor. Blend until smooth.

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Notes

Mix and match these sauces with all your favorite types of shrimp. It doesn't just have to be roasted, try it with coconut, popcorn, grilled or fried!
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