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Shrimp and Spinach Party Dip

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Today it’s about Shrimp and Spinach Party Dip served with a great gluten-free crackers, in this case, Crunchmaster® crackers. I’ve professed my love of shrimp, dips, and parties long ago here on gfe (and many more times I might add). And if you’re going to have either dips or parties, you need a good cracker! All gluten-free crackers are not created equal, which most of us have learned the hard way. 

 

I love spinach in Kathi’s Great Salad, but I’m always looking for other ways to add some more spinach to our diet and serve something “green” at parties. This Shrimp and Spinach Party Dip is perfect for both. It’s creamy and cheesy and sure to please!

I’m not at all against making this recipe for “Braden, Party of Two” to enjoy one evening on our screened porch. And this dip would truly be perfect on my dining room table for any special event.

My History with Gluten-Free Crunchmaster® Crackers

When Crunchmaster® crackers came to our local grocery store, which is a Food Lion that doesn’t even have a gluten-free section, I have to tell you that it was pretty exciting. They were the very first gluten-free crackers to hit our store shelves. As soon as I spotted them, I let my support group members know via email that we had a gluten-free cracker option available locally. That was really a big first!

My support group members were excited, but what really surprised me—at first—is that a number of gluten-full friends and family members had also discovered the Crunchmaster® crackers and were buying them to enjoy themselves. They really liked the multi-grain factor and the crunchiness. (Yes, Crunchmaster® crackers have always lived up to their name.) When I thought about it, it didn’t seem surprising at all. These crackers were unlike anything else available here—a tastier and healthier choice.

I loved the fact that I could visit these folks and they’d have crackers on hand that I could enjoy safely. Stopping by to visit friends for happy hour and having the hors d’oeuvres served on  Crunchmaster® crackers … priceless. Enjoying a Christmas luncheon with coworkers and being able to eat everything served, even the Wild Rice Dressing (which was usually gluten full, but now made gluten free via Crunchmaster® crackers). Well, that was equally priceless.

Later, I even made my own version of that recipe—Crunchy Long Grain and Wild Rice Dressing. We love it for holiday meals and other meals during cold weather. It’s delicious comfort food.

 

Shrimp and Spinach Party Dip Recipe

Gluten-Free Shrimp and Party Dip with Crunchmaster Crackers

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Shrimp and Spinach Party Dip

Shrimp and Spinach Party Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
  • 1 4oz. bag cooked salad shrimp, thawed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 package of Crunchmaster® Original Multi-Seed Crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. In a large skillet, heat the butter at medium high heat, and toss in the shrimp, spinach, shallot, and garlic. Stir gently and consistently until the shallot has become translucent, and the spinach is wilted. The ingredients should be heated through, about 5 minutes. Pull off heat and stir in lemon juice.
  3. Transfer mixture from skillet into a large mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and the cream cheese. Mix well. Place the entire mixture into an 8X8” baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until warmed through and slightly browned on top.
  5. Serve warm with Crunchmaster® Original Multi-Seed Crackers.

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© Shirley Braden
Category: Appetizer
Full disclosure:  This post is sponsored by Crunchmaster crackers but, as always, the opinions expressed here are my own.

Originally published April 26, 2015; updated December 4, 2022.

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Comments

  3. Cara S. says

    I eat the sea salt crackers several times a week for lunch! They’re simple, tasty, and great when you’re traveling!

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  5. Brita says

    I’ve only had the original style, and buy the big box at Sam’s. I’d love to try any of the new flavors. We eat them with salads or with chicken or tuna salad on top. Yum!

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  6. Marsha A. says

    I like them all but my favorite is the Rosemary and Olive Oil with the sea salt following at a really close second.

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  7. Tracy Brophy says

    Yum! My favorite way to use crackers is paired up with delicious cheeses and a bottle of wine from a local winery. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  8. Jodi says

    I’d love to try the rosemary and olive oil, as I’ve only had the original. I like to top them with ricotta cheese and apricot preserves for an easy dessert. …..yumm!!!

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  9. Debra Benton says

    Love Crunchmaster, everything. Grateful to Sams for carrying the big box. It is a staple purchase on my Sams list.

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  11. Kim says

    I LOVE Crunchmaster crackers! Sam’s Club has the original. They used to carry the Hint of Sea Salt ones. I eat them as snacks and they are great with cheese and dips. I brought them to a sewing group and even though I am the only gluten free person there they all love the crackers and ask me to bring them every month.

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  12. Ina Gawne says

    I love your shrimp and spinach dip recipe Shirley! 🙂 I make one very similar, but I use dripped yogurt in place of cream cheese. We can also buy BIG boxes of crunch master crackers at our Costco…we are never without them in this household.

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  13. Kim L says

    I would chose Multi-seed Crackers Original and top them with a slice of cheese or dip them in roasted red pepper hummus. would love to try the wasabi though

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  14. Jillian Harrington says

    Love the original crackers – those are sadly the only ones my store carries. I always intend to eat them with cheese and fruit, but end up snacking on them out of the bag on the way home from the store!

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  16. Wendi Niccole says

    We’ve purchased the original crackers at Costco on several occasions. I love them with hummus or any dip we have made. I’d love to try the other flavors.

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  21. Colleen Krispin says

    I love CrunchMaster crackers w tuna salad or chicken salad. And I serve them to guests with cheese and pepperoni. We always have CrunchMaster crackers on hand for snacking. My favorite are the Rosemary ones!!

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  28. Becca Acker says

    Crackers are a great snack when you’re craving something salty. I had CrunchMaster one time and really liked them!

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  30. Janis says

    I didn’t know that there were so many varieties of Crunch Master crackers! I’ve only seen the original flavor and really like them.

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  31. Kathleen says

    I would love to try your crackers with some spinach dip! Low selection of good GF crackers here in south-east Alabama. Help out a GF girl!!!

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  35. Jolene says

    I haven’t tried them, but they seem awesome! We have several GF friends that come over for a weekly game night. Having lots of options available for snacks is great.

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  37. Karla says

    I am new to the gf game but would love a good cracker to go with my cheese and olives for snacktime!

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  38. Dorene says

    Make crumbs out of crackers by running them in the food processor, and substitute them for bread crumbs in recipes like meatballs

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  41. Catherine B says

    My favorite way to use CrunchMaster crackers is: To tear open the bag, grab as many crackers as I can possibly hold in my hands and then stack them all up in a nice neat stack; of course then I let the eating begin!! Repeat!

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  44. Sandy says

    I am a newby to gluten free. I would try all of them. My favorite way to eat crackers is with a piece of cheese. I miss a good crunchy cracker!

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  45. Joan M says

    Wow I’m really excited to be a winner of Crunchmaster crackers! Looking forward to receiving them. I’ll be making some of that delicious looking Shrimp & Spinich dip and diving in! Thanks.

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    • Shirley says

      Congrats, Joan! I think this Shrimp & Spinach Dip would be a great way to start using your Crunchmaster crackers! Enjoy. 🙂

      Shirley

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  46. Dorene says

    I’m one of the winners – yay! This made my day! I can’t wait to try the crackers.

    Dorene

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  48. Tracy Brophy says

    Yay!! I am so excited to try all these varieties, Shirley! Thanks so much for this contest

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    • Shirley says

      You’re welcome, Tracy! Have fun with all your sampling! So happy I could partner with Crunchmaster in introducing so many to so many of their current products! 🙂

      Shirley

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  49. Jodi says

    You just made my day………I can’t wait to receive my package and share with my fellow gluten-free-celiac friends!!!

    Thank you!!!

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    • Shirley says

      Jodi–A day made for a reader is a day made for me! 🙂 Hope you and your friends enjoy your package of Crunchmaster “goodies”!

      Shirley

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  52. Wendi Niccole says

    I can’t believe I won! Looking forward to trying all the flavors. Thanks for the giveaway!!

    Reply

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