Instructions: Making Creole cream cheese from fresh cow milk was once a weekly ritual in Southwestern Louisiana. Today we substitute the purchased version. Ive combined the cream cheese with shrimp and spices to make an excellent party dip.

1. Bring 2 cups of water to boil in medium pot. Add 1 tablespoon of Cajun or Creole Seasoning.

2. Add shrimp, bring back to boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove shrimp, strain and reserve 5 tablespoons shrimp broth. Chill in refrigerator. This can be done a day ahead of time.

3. Place cream cheese, reserved shrimp broth and lemon juice in bowl. Beat mixture until smooth.

4. Add onion powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper and continue beating mixture until completely blended.

5. Fold in cooked shrimp, green onions and parsley.

6. Serve with chips and crackers.

Yields 2 pints of dip.

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