Seafood Sauce & Seafood Cream Cheese Ball
A flavorful seafood cheese ball coated with shrimp and herbs, served with a spicy chili sauce. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or seafood lovers seeking bold, creamy flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix the chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, chopped chives, parsley, and salt together and refrigerate to chill.
- Mix the small shrimp, softened cream cheese, and the chopped ingredients together and form into a ball.
- Chill the cheese ball in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
- Pour the chilled sauce over the cheese ball when ready to serve and serve with crackers.
Tips & Substitutions
For a spicier kick, consider increasing the amount of horseradish or adding more Tabasco sauce. If you don't have small shrimp, you can substitute with imitation lobster or shredded crab meat for a similar texture and flavor. To enhance the herbs, fresh chives and parsley are preferable, but dried versions can also work in a pinch.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the seafood cream cheese ball with an assortment of crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for a delightful appetizer. It pairs beautifully with seafood recipes like Shrimp Salad (A Creole Recipe) or can be complemented with a zesty cocktail sauce on the side for added flavor.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover seafood cream cheese ball and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The cheese ball can be served cold directly from the fridge, but if you'd like it softened, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Seafood Sauce & Seafood Cream Cheese Ball contains roughly 48 calories, with 1g protein, 6g carbohydrates, and 2g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (36% of the Daily Value), and a good source of iron. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1996mg per serving (87% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare the seafood cream cheese ball in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the seafood cream cheese ball a day ahead of time. Just make sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap after forming it and refrigerate. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, making it even tastier when served.
What can I use instead of cream cheese?
If you're looking for a lighter option, you can substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt or a dairy-free cream cheese alternative. This will alter the flavor slightly but will still yield a delicious result suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
How can I make this recipe more flavorful?
To amp up the flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of garlic powder or finely minced garlic to the cheese mixture. You could also experiment with different herbs like dill or tarragon for a unique twist on the classic recipe.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).