COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY CRANBERRY LIME DIP

Spicy Cranberry Lime Dip: Heat cranberry sauce in microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds to loosen. Stir sauce with lime zest, lime juice, mint and pepper spread until well combined. For a smoother sauce, blend or purée in food processor or blender. Makes 2/3 cup.

Prepare shrimp according to package directions; pile onto platter and serve warm with the Spicy Cranberry Lime Dip on the side.

DIP INTO THE HOLIDAYS

Use up odds and ends in your refrigerator by creating custom dips to go with all your favourite Longo’s frozen appetizers. Each dip has a similar concept; a base flavoured with a Longo’s condiment or two along with some citrus and fresh herbs for brightness. Use this basic formula to inspire your own custom dips.

Creamy Horseradish Herb Dip: Blend 1/2 cup Longo’s Sour Cream with 1 tbsp each Longo’s Wholegrain Mustard and Longo’s Prepared Horseradish, along with the juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve with Longo’s Beef Mini Phyllo Rolls or Longo’s Fully Cooked Swedish Meatballs.

Curry Mango Dip: Blend 1/2 cup Longo’s Classic Hummus or thick plain yogourt with 2 tbsp each Longo’s Mango Peach Chutney and chopped fresh cilantro, along with the juice of 1/2 lime and 1/2 tsp Longo’s Essentials Curry Powder. Serve with Longo’s Traditional Mini Potato Samosas or Longo’s Lamb Spiedini.

Creamy Pesto Dip: Blend 1/2 cup Longo’s Sour Cream with 3 tbsp Longo’s Basil Pesto, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh Longo’s Basil, along with 1 tsp each grated lemon zest and lemon juice. Serve with Longo’s Ricotta & Feta Cheese Phyllo Rolls, Longo’s Fully Cooked Beef Meatballs or Longo’s Chicken Spiedini.