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Festive Christmas Shrimp Wreath with Creamy Dill Dip

This festive Christmas Shrimp Wreath features perfectly cooked shrimp arranged in an elegant circle, garnished with fresh dill, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate arils, and lemon. It's served with a creamy, zesty dill dipping sauce, making it an ideal appetizer for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large round platter or serving board

Ingredients
  

For the Christmas Shrimp Wreath

  • 1.5 lbs Cooked shrimp large or extra-large, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes red and/or yellow
  • 1-2 lemons Lemon slices or wedges
  • 1/4 cup Pomegranate arils
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped for sprinkling

For the Creamy Dill Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise good quality
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder or finely minced fresh garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper or to taste
  • Cayenne pepper optional, a pinch

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dipping Sauce

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, finely chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for the dipping sauce.
  • Stir until smooth; taste and adjust seasonings, adding cayenne pepper if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors, or prepare up to a day in advance.

Assemble the Shrimp Wreath

  • On a large, round platter, arrange cooked shrimp in one or two concentric circles, tails facing outwards and slightly overlapping, to form a wreath shape.
  • Garnish the wreath by tucking fresh dill sprigs among the shrimp and scattering cherry tomatoes and pomegranate arils for color.
  • Place lemon wedges strategically around the platter for visual appeal and for guests to squeeze over the shrimp.
  • Lightly sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the entire wreath for added color and freshness.
  • Place the chilled Creamy Dill Dipping Sauce bowl in the center of the shrimp wreath.
  • Serve your festive Christmas Shrimp Wreath with the dipping sauce immediately.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are well-drained before arranging. For best flavor, make the dill dip at least an hour ahead. Feel free to adjust the garnishes based on availability and personal preference.