Shrimp and Avocado Dip with Chiles and Lime

By danyell923

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1/2 pound shelled and deveined shrimp, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Kosher salt
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 Hass avocado—peeled, pitted and finely diced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
• Thinly sliced scallions and jalapeños, for garnish
• Hot sauce, chips and crudités, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the shrimp, garlic and a pinch of salt and cook over high heat, stirring, until the shrimp are white throughout, about 2 minutes. Let cool. 

In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream with the cream cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, lime zest and lime juice. Fold in the shrimp, avocado and 2 tablespoons of cilantro and season the dip with salt. Garnish with cilantro, scallions and jalapeños. Serve with hot sauce, chips and crudités. 

MAKE AHEAD
The dip can be refrigerated overnight.