Description
Creamy joe’s crab shack crab dip blends lump crab meat with rich cream cheese and zesty seasonings. Coastal flavors shine through this simple yet elegant appetizer that seafood enthusiasts will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 cup (240 ml) lump crab meat
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a cozy environment for the crab dip to transform.
- Whisk cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar, Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Tenderly integrate lump crab meat, chopped green onions, and diced red bell pepper into the creamy mixture, gently folding to maintain the crab’s delicate texture.
- Smoothly transfer the blend into a baking dish, ensuring an even surface for consistent heating.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbling surface that signals perfect readiness.
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period, then serve while warm alongside crisp crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting hot sauce quantity for personal spice preference.
- Use fresh lump crab meat for the most authentic and richest flavor profile.
- Choose high-quality cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth blending.
- Prevent seafood from becoming tough by gently folding crab meat and avoiding overmixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg