Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2013

Oil is unnecessary with mayo, and if you saute the chopped shrimp first with garlic and finely diced pepper and onion, strain and cool it, you will have less water as it will evaporate as it cools. Then mix in the wet ingredients, spice and cheese, then bake. You can also top this with some bread crumb to absorb additional moisture but then it may get too dry.

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Martin Sparks

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2009

I omitted the oil and this was still very greasy and liquidy. Had a very off flavor too.

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Miss Jessica

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2009

this was great!! will definitely double the recipe next time - it disappeared very fast. i added chopped celery and cooked all the veggies in skillet before baking. i'll omit the oil next time.

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Amy

Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2009

We decided to make this at the beach with some leftover boiled shrimp. We made it exactly like the recipe indicated, and the flavor is fabulous! It did come out somewhat watery, but it was great. I think I might cook the onion and pepper in a skillet first next time to see if that helps. Oh yeah - I used yellow and red bell peppers instead of green, and the sweetness was great with the flavor of the shrimp and cheese.

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KWPRITCHETT03

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2008

Recipe was great! I think the people who had theirs come out watery must have been using frozen shrimp that were not thawed all the way. Use fresh shrimp if yuo can find them. I sauted the onion and pepper first to soften them, then added the shrimp and seasoning just to blend the flavors. I recommend this. Next time I'll try it with Paul Prudhome seasoning instead of OLd Bay, but it was great like it is written.

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David the Gumbo King

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2008

This dip was ok. My guests were not wowed, BUT I am known for my crab dip, so I think they were expecting that. I think this is a good base, and with a few changes could be a dip my seafood loving family could love!

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Laura

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008

My husband and I served this at a party and it was very well received. We think this recipe could be served as a dinner, over rice. Tasty and easy - can't ask for more.

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qnana

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2007

To solve the watery problem with this recipe, lay shrimp out on paper towels to get rid of extra moisture. Then coat Shrimp, onion and green peppers with 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch. I omitted the salt and and would probably cut down on the onions in the future. Good taste and a nice change to the usual cream cheese based recipe.

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Beddy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2004

I read all the other reviews before I made this dish. I drained the shrimp extra well and laid the onion and bell pepper out on paper towel to remove all the excess water as well. I ommitted the oil and it STILL came out runny and watery. The dish's flavor is great, but I will not make it again because of the way it came out. Good luck if you try it. I would love to know how to make it and it not be watery.

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MANISCHMITZ

Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2004

I made this for Father's Day and my family loved it! I doubled the recipe and had none left. I omitted the oil, as someone else suggested, and also omitted the extra salt, since Old Bay is already so salty. It was great! Thanks!

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