Shrimp and Crab Dip Recipe
This Shrimp and Crab Dip is sure to become your favorite appetizer! It's a hot, creamy, and cheesy dip packed with fresh crab and shrimp, cheddar, Parmesan, and simple seasonings. Perfect for any party, this seafood dip will be the star of the show!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cooked fresh snow crab meat chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 8 ounces Cooked medium shrimp tails removed and chopped into ¼-inch pieces
- 8 ounces Regular cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup good quality Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup regular Sour cream
- 1 cup shredded medium Cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
- ¼ cup chopped Green onion
- 4 large cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- Sliced green onion and chopped Roma tomato for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Dry the seafood: Press the crab and shrimp between paper towels to remove excess moisture. This prevents the dip from becoming watery.
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the seasonings: Stir in the cheddar cheese, ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese, green onion, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon zest.
- Fold in the seafood: Gently fold in the crab and shrimp.
- Prepare to bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the dip is bubbling and the top is lightly browned.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and let the dip sit for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onion and chopped tomato. Serve hot with crackers, crostini, tortilla chips, celery, and/or carrots.
Notes
- Ensure Dry Seafood: Pressing the crab and shrimp between paper towels to remove excess moisture helps keep the dip from becoming watery.
- Softened Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and to achieve a smoother consistency.
- Add Toppings Last: For extra flavor and a fresh look, sprinkle the green onion and tomato on top just before serving.