Description
Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip is a creamy, cheesy seafood appetizer featuring tender lump crab meat blended with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and sharp cheddar. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning, this baked dip is perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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Crab Dip Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to warm it up, ensuring it’s ready for baking the crab dip evenly.
- Mix the base: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and well incorporated.
- Fold in crab meat: Gently fold the lump crab meat into the creamy mixture, taking care not to break the lumps to preserve texture.
- Prepare for baking: Transfer the crab dip mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Garnish: Remove from oven and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve: Offer the warm crab dip with crackers, pita chips, or fresh bread for dipping and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- You can substitute Old Bay seasoning with Cajun seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Ensure crab meat is well drained to avoid watery dip.
