Description
Creamy Joe’s Crab Shack crab dip brings coastal flavors straight to your kitchen table. Packed with succulent crab meat and zesty seasonings, this appetizer promises a delightful seafood experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) crab meat, lump, drained and flaked
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) green onions, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-sized mixing bowl and blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses into the creamy base, mixing thoroughly with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Tenderly introduce crab meat into the mixture, maintaining substantial chunks to preserve delicate texture and authentic seafood essence.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and carefully transfer the crab dip mixture, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Position the baking dish in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, allowing the dip to transform for 20-25 minutes until edges become golden and center bubbles with appetizing warmth.
- Remove from oven and embellish with finely chopped green onions and fresh parsley for vibrant visual appeal and enhanced flavor profile.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp crackers, toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for a delectable appetizer experience.
Notes
- Opt for fresh lump crab meat to ensure the best flavor and texture in your dip, which elevates the overall taste significantly.
- Drain crab meat thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the dip watery and losing its creamy consistency.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as healthier alternatives without compromising the rich, indulgent flavor profile.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on personal spice preference, allowing for customization to suit different heat tolerances.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg