Spicy shrimp dip

1 & 2/3 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWater
½poundsUnpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
1packCream cheese, softened (3-oz.)
1Carton sour cream (8-oz)
1Envelope (0.7-oz) Italian salad dressing mix
2tablespoonsGreen pepper, finely chopped
2teaspoonsLemon juice

Directions

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill, peel, devein, and chop shrimp.

Beat cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy.

Stir in sour cream, shrimp, and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Serve with fresh vegetables.

Yield: 1⅔ cups