Serves: 2
Total Calories: 806

3 cloves garlic peeled
2 cups dried parsley packed
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese softened and cut in pieces
2 teaspoons basil dried basil leaves or 2 tablespoons fresh leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Boiled peeled shrimp or crab legs
Assorted raw vegetables
Crackers, lavosh, or water biscuits

With motor running on a food processor, drop garlic through feed tube and process until coarsely chopped. Add parsley. Cover and process until parsley is very finely chopped. Add cream cheese, basil, salt, and pepper. Cover and process 3 minutes or until very smooth and no streaks of green or white remain, scraping sides as needed. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving to develop flavor.

Serve as a dip for seafood, vegetables, or crackers.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 2
Total Calories: 806
Calories from Fat: 720

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