Zesty Layered Shrimp Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pound peeled and deveined frozen cooked small or salad shrimp, thawed and patted dry
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) bottle Crosse & Blackwell(R) Zesty Shrimp Sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
Assorted crackers

Preparation

Press shrimp between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Repeat if necessary. Combine shrimp, 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon juice, if desired, and pepper in medium bowl; mix well.
Spread cream cheese in bottom of a 9-inch tart or pie plate or spread into a 9-inch circle on large rimmed serving platter.
Top evenly with shrimp mixture and shrimp sauce. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, red pepper, green onions and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with assorted crackers.