Description
Creamy Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip brings coastal flavors straight to your kitchen table. Packed with succulent crab meat and rich cheeses, this appetizer promises a delightful taste of seaside indulgence you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood Ingredients:
- 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
Cheese Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Serving Suggestion:
- Toasted bread, crackers, or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a small baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soft cream cheese, tangy sour cream, sharp cheddar, aged Parmesan, zesty lemon juice, aromatic Old Bay seasoning, pungent garlic powder, vibrant paprika, spicy cayenne, and robust Worcestershire sauce until a smooth, creamy consistency forms.
- Delicately incorporate fresh crab meat into the mixture, using a gentle folding technique to preserve delightful meat chunks and maintain a varied texture.
- Spread the creamy crab mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer for consistent heating.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate the dip is thoroughly heated and developing rich, caramelized flavors.
- Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with finely chopped green onions and fresh parsley for a burst of color and additional flavor complexity.
- Serve piping hot alongside crisp toasted bread slices or crunchy crackers for an ideal appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Achieve a silky-smooth texture by bringing cream cheese to room temperature before mixing, preventing lumpy consistency.
- Opt for fresh lump crab meat to enhance flavor and authenticity, but quality canned crab works perfectly for budget-friendly alternatives.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper; start with less and add incrementally to suit personal spice preferences.
- Transform into a low-carb option by serving with vegetable sticks like celery, cucumber, or bell pepper instead of traditional crackers or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg