2 cup Water
1 Tbsp Plus 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole Seasoning
1 lb Small shrimp, peeled
1 lb Cream cheese, at room
Temperature
5 Tbsp Reserved shrimp broth
2 Tbsp Lemon juice
2 tsp Onion powder
2 tsp Hot sauce
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp Minced green onion
2 Tbsp Minced parsley

Bring 2 cups of water to boil in medium pot. Add 1 tablespoon
of Cajun or Creole Seasoning.
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.
Place cream cheese, reserved shrimp broth and lemon juice in
bowl. Beat mixture until smooth.
Add onion powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and cayenne
pepper and continue beating mixture until completely blended.
Fold in cooked shrimp, green onions and parsley.
Serve with chips and crackers.