All recipes

Cajun Shrimp and Cream Cheese Ball

Appetizer 🧄Snack 🍿 Cajun and Creole 🇺🇸 Low-CarbPescatarian 🐟

Cajun Shrimp and Cream Cheese Ball blends tender shrimp with rich, tangy cream cheese and a bold hit of Cajun spice for a creamy spread with a gentle kick. Toasted pecans add crunch while parsley brightens each bite, making it a standout for holiday gatherings or game-day snacking. Serve chilled with crackers or crisp vegetables for an irresistible starter.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Cajun Shrimp and Cream Cheese Ball
  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in the garlic, onion, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the shrimp.

  4. 4

    Cook the shrimp until they turn bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain and discard any excess grease.

  6. 6

    Set aside.

  7. 7

    Combine the cream cheese, liquid smoke, and lemon juice in a large bowl.

  8. 8

    Stir in the shrimp and 1/2 cup of pecans, mixing until evenly combined.

  9. 9

    Shape the mixture into a ball.

  10. 10

    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.

  11. 11

    Mix the parsley with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans in a bowl.

  12. 12

    Roll the cheese ball in the parsley mixture until fully coated.

  13. 13

    Cover and refrigerate the cheese ball until completely firm, about 2 hours.

Join the first 5,000.

The first 5,000 members get lifetime Pro at 60% off. Priority access when we launch on iOS and Android. A direct line to the team building it.

No credit card required. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Your data is encrypted with AES-256 and TLS 1.3. We never sell your data.