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Cajun Shrimp Cheesecake

This Cajun Shrimp Cheesecake is versatile enough for both casual and formal occasions. It’s easy to customize with what you have on hand, and it's a smart choice if you need a no-cook appetizer with great flavor.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz crackers (saltines, butter crackers, etc.)
  • A handful of arugula and spinach
  • 1 tsp olive oil or 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, roughly chopped
  • 1 small cucumber finely chopped
  • ½ shallot minced
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • Zest and juice of ½ small lemon
  • ½ tsp Cajun spice mix
  • Garnish: fresh dill, whole cooked shrimp, chive blossoms (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, blend crackers, arugula, spinach, and olive oil (or butter) into fine crumbs. Press into a 6-inch mold.
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped shrimp, cucumber, shallot, chives, lemon zest/juice, and Cajun seasoning until smooth.
  3. Spread the mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
  4. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Remove mold and garnish with dill, shrimp, and chive blossoms.
  6. Serve with toasted baguette or crackers.

Video

Notes

Not a fan of Cajun spice? Try lemon pepper or Old Bay instead.
• Add more heat with a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce.
• Don’t skip the chill time -this helps everything hold together when serving.
• Make ahead: You can prep this several hours ahead and chill until ready to serve.
• Texture: If you want a looser texture, add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the filling.

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