Caramelized Onion Shrimp Spread Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION-SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until onion and garlic are tender and browned. Stir in apple jelly. Cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes to cool.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together cream cheese and shrimp. On 8-inch plate, spread shrimp mixture into a 5-inch round.
• Spoon onion mixture over shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with chives. Serve with crackers.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP/SPREAD

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in the frypan over medium heat.
• Add in onions, cayenne, salt and pepper; sauté for about 8 minutes.
• Add in garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes more until onions are brown and caramelized; cool.
• In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
• Add in onions; mix well to combine.
• Add in Tabasco sauce if using.
• Cover and place in fridge for 2 or more hours before using.

CARAMELIZED VIDALIA ONION DIP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the water and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat to low and cook until the onions are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan ever looks too dry, add a tablespoon of water. Let cool completely.
• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire, garlic salt, onion powder and pepper in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth with an electric mixer. Stir in the reserved onions and the scallions. Chill until serving time. Serve with chips.