Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1 1/2
cup
water





1/2
pound
shrimp

fresh, medium sized, unpeeled



3
ounces
cream cheese

softened



8
ounces
sour cream





1
each
italian dressing mix, dry

envelope (0.7-oz)



2
tablespoons
green bell pepper

finely chopped



2
teaspoons
lemon juice

 Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill, peel, devein, and chop shrimp.

Beat cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Stir in sour cream, shrimp, and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Serve with fresh vegetables.

Yield: 1 2/3 cups