There is a bagel shop near my office in Maine (Bagelmania) that makes the best veggie cream cheese spread for bagels. One day I bought some and mixed shrimp and Old Bay seasoning into it to make a seafood bagel spread. I was hooked and now make my own, preferable with fresh Maine shrimp, and serve it as an appetizer spread with crostini, crackers, or bagel chips. This makes about a cup of spread. Enjoy!
Shrimp and Veggie Shmear
1 8oz package of cream cheese
1 T of finely minced green pepper
1 T of finely minced red pepper
1 T of finely minced red onion
1 T of thinly sliced scallion or minced chives
1 T of finely minced carrot
1 T of finely minced cucumber (seedy pulp removed)
1/2 T Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 lb of medium size cooked shrimp
salt and pepper to taste
1. Chop shrimp into pieces (5-6 pieces per shrimp).
2. Let cream cheeses soften. Once softened, mix in all ingredients.
3. Stir thoroughly to mix. Let set for a couple hours in fridge for flavors to develop.
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