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Instant Pot Cajun Shrimp Dip

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large raw shrimp peeled deveined (about 1 1/2 cups diced)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions white bottoms removed
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 8 oz. package of cream cheese
  • 3 cups shredded Italian blend of cheese
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2-1 tsp Cajun seasoning more if you like it spicy
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Dice the shrimp, red pepper, and onions.
  • Set Instant Pot to "Saute" and heat about 1 tbsp olive oil.
  • Add shrimp, pepper, and onions and cook until shrimp is slightly pink.
  • Add garlic powder, cajun seasoning, water, and mayo and stir.
  • Lock the lid of the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook high for 5 minutes.
  • Once timer goes off, manual release the pressure and stir in cream cheese and shredded cheeses.
  • Serve with crackers, chips, or bread and ENJOY!

Notes

**For stove top preparation, saute shrimp and veggies until shrimp is cooked, then add the rest of the ingredients (using about 1/2 cup water).
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