It wouldn't be Christmas without the Shrimp Ball!  This recipe hails from The Best of the Best from Virginia.

Shrimp Ball

2 6-8 oz packages small frozen shrimp -- fully cooked
2 8 oz packages cream cheese -- softened
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon hot sauce -- to taste
mayonnaise to moisten -- (about 2 Tablespoons)
salt -- to taste
chopped parsley -- dried or fresh

Thaw and drain shrimp well (press in paper towels to remove all water). Combine cream cheese, onion, garlic salt, hot sauce, mayonnaise, and salt, if needed. Add shrimp and mix well. Form into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with assorted crackers. Makes 1 ball.

Hint: Make a day ahead so flavors will blend. Tips for garnish: Instead of sprinkling with chopped parsley, top ball with shrimp and garnish base with fresh parsley. For Christmas, sprinkle ball with parsley and paprika.

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