Best 11 Artichoke And Crab Spread Recipes

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Artichoke and crab spread is a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, dip, or sandwich filling. This culinary delight combines the briny sweetness of crab meat with the earthy, nutty flavor of artichoke hearts, resulting in a rich and savory spread that is sure to tantalize taste buds. Whether you prefer a hot or cold version, a few simple steps and readily available ingredients are all that stand between you and this delectable treat. Let's dive into the world of artichoke and crab spread and explore the culinary magic that awaits.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

HOT ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP



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Andrew Zimmern's rich dip guarantees a bite of something delicious with every scoop: jumbo lump crabmeat, artichokes, and Parmesan are combined and baked till bubbly brown. Serve it with buttered toast points for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Provided by Andrew Zimmern

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces lump crab meat, picked over
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Madeira wine
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 clove garlic
1/2 bunch parsley
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 quarts water
2 lemons, divided
2 cans artichoke hearts packed in water (14oz can), or 6 fresh artichokes (see Step 2 for preparation)
White bread (such as Pullman loaf)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Dip: Preheat oven to 525 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add crab meat, mayonnaise, Madeira, salt, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper. Mince the garlic (you should have about 1 tablespoon) and add to the bowl. Crumple up the parsley and finely chop it; add 3 tablespoons to the bowl and reserve the rest. Add the cheese to the bowl and set aside.
  • (Note: If using canned artichokes, skip to Step 4.) Prepare fresh artichokes: Peel outer layers of the artichoke to reveal the tender leaves at the stem. Place the artichoke on its side and slice off the top third or so. Continue to peel away the darker outer layers, revealing the pale yellow interior. Make acidulated water: Add water to a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice from 1½ lemons into the water, followed by the squeezed lemon halves themselves. This acidulated water will be used to prevent the artichoke from oxidizing and turning brown. Set aside. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half directly into the dip.
  • Continue breaking down the artichoke: Cut most of the stem off. Then use a paring knife to trim away the tough fibrous leaves around the stem. Slice off about an inch of the top to reveal the inner purple choke; remove the pale, tender layers surrounding the choke and place them in the acidulated water. Next, place the trimmed artichoke in the palm of your hand. Use a paring knife at an angle to cut all the way around the choke to remove it. (Don't cut too deep, or the tender heart will be removed, too!) Continue to scrape to remove all of the fuzzy hairs; a spoon works well, too. Slice what remains into ½-inch pieces and place into the acidulated water. Repeat with remaining artichokes. (Note: Artichoke pieces will need to be steamed or boiled for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the dip.)
  • Canned artichokes: Make sure the hearts are well drained. Slice them diagonally into ¼-inch strips; add to the bowl with the other dip ingredients. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to break up the lump crab meat. Evenly spread mixture into a baking dish. Top with a pinch of paprika, some more chopped parsley, a sprinkling of salt, and 1-2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan. Baking the dip: Place baking dish on the upper rack of the oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 400 F. Bake uncovered until brown and bubbly, 20 minutes.
  • Toast points: Meanwhile, slice bread into ¾-inch slices. Thinly spread butter onto both sides of each slice. Trim the crusts, then slice in half diagonally to get two triangles per slice. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 400 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Place toast points on a serving plate next to bubbling hot dip. Heap a spoonful of dip on toast and eat immediately.

ARTICHOKE-CRAB SPREAD



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Artichoke, crabmeat and cheese blend into a savory spread served with bread slices.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14 ounces) artichoke heart quarters, drained and coarsely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 cup shredded imitation crabmeat (4 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons lemon juice
French baguette or cocktail rye bread slices, for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 1- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place all ingredients except bread in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 to 1 1/4 hours (or high heat setting 30 to 45 minutes) or until cream cheese is melted. Stir until cheese is smooth.
  • Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from scorching. Turn to low heat setting.
  • Serve with bread slices. Spread will hold up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 80 mg

ARTICHOKE AND CRAB SPREAD



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I bought a similar spread at the grocery store a while back, and I thought that I could do it better and cheaper myself. You can use imitation crab, instead of the real thing if you like. I use cooked and frozen artichoke hearts or you can buy fresh artichokes, and cook the hearts up yourself.

Provided by Joanne

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 frozen cooked artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 ounces crabmeat
3 green onions
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place artichoke hearts, crab, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until chopped fairly small. Add cream cheese and puree until smooth.
  • Pour dip into a non-metallic bowl, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP



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This is delicious!! I served it on toasted French bread and with crudites. From the local newspaper. (I have made this now with no fat mayo and no fat sour cream and marinated bottled artichokes, turned out fantastic!!)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Spreads

Time 35m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup regular mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup extra old cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemon, juiced
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 lb crabmeat, picked over for shells or 2 (7 ounce) cans crab, well drained and squeezed
1 garlic clove, smashed
2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard or 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill, if necessary

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Once thoroughly combined, spoon into a medium sized baking dish or 2 small ramikins and bake at 425f degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until mixture is browned and bubbly.
  • Serve with pita wedges or French bread or crudites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 201.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.5

SLOW-COOKER ARTICHOKE-CRAB SPREAD



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Impress them with a restaurant-style creamy artichoke-crab spread in your slow cooker. No one needs to know it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup refrigerated flake-style imitation crabmeat (from 8-oz package)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
French baguette bread or cocktail rye bread slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place all ingredients except bread.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Stir until cheese is smooth.
  • Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from scorching. Serve with bread slices. Spread can be kept warm on Low heat setting up to 3 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

ARTICHOKE CRAB SPREAD (FOR THE CROCK POT)



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This is a great tasting dip that can be put together quickly. It has a thick spread consistency, but can easily be thinned with milk for dip with chips based on personal preference.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
4 medium green onions, sliced
1 cup shredded imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons lemon juice
cracker

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 1-3 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place all ingredients except crackers in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or on high setting for 30 to 45 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Stir until cheese is smooth.
  • Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from burning. Turn to low heat setting and hold for up to 3 hours.
  • Serve with crackers.

HOT ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP



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My friend had made this recipe. Very tasty! Serve warm with baguette slices.

Provided by bernett5

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 ½ cups cooked crabmeat
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup chopped green onion
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons chopped green onion, or to taste
2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth; stir in garlic. Gently stir artichoke hearts, crab, Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, 1/3 cup red bell pepper, and cayenne pepper into cream cheese mixture. Transfer the dip to a 9-inch pie dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crumb topping is golden brown and dip is hot, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with 2 teaspoons green onion and 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 272.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

STEAMED ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Steamed Artichoke Hearts, recipe follows
1 cup fresh lump crab meat, picked over
Croutons, recipe follows
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Grated Parmesan
3 large globe artichokes
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 French baguette
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add chopped, cooked artichoke hearts and lump crabmeat. Stir well and season with more salt and pepper, if necessary. Pour into an oven proof dish (a large ramekin works well) and bake dip for 10 to 12 minutes until heated through and top is nice and bubbly. Serve with Croutons and garnish with parsley sprigs and Parmesan.
  • Trim artichokes down to their hearts, working quickly so they don't go too brown (you can rub with lemon juice as you go if you like). Split hearts in half lengthwise and drizzle with a little olive oil and season with some salt and pepper. Place into a microwave-steamer bag and cook for 2 to 3 minutes in your microwave (time may vary depending on your microwave). When done allow to sit in the bag for 1 minute then remove and roughly chop. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut baguette on a slight bias and lay out on a sheet tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

ARTICHOKE & JALAPENO CRAB DIP



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This has always been a great potluck dish-I haven't found anyone yet who hasn't loved it! The rich and creamy crab and artichoke flavors get an extra surprising spike from the jalapenos. -Keely Clary, Spirit Lake, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until blended. Stir in the artichokes, crab and peppers. Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate., Bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33 mg cholesterol, Sodium 273 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2 g carbohydrate, Fiber 0 fiber, Protein 5 g protein.

HOT CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Dairy     Shellfish     Vegetable     Bake     Cocktail Party     Buffet     Parmesan     Crab     Artichoke     Bell Pepper     Winter     Jalapeño     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 ounces finely grated parmesan (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons minced drained pickled jalapeño chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
Accompaniment: benne seed pita toasts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook artichoke hearts according to package instructions, then drain well and finely chop. Cook bell pepper in 1 tablespoon butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in artichokes and transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan over moderately low heat, then add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Add half-and-half in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking, 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in artichoke mixture, scallions, 1/3 cup parmesan, lemon juice, jalapeños, salt, and celery salt. Gently stir in crab. Transfer to a buttered 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
  • Bake dip in middle of oven until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

HOT CRAB-ARTICHOKE SPREAD



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Artichoke hearts, crabmeat, red pepper, green onions, mayo and Parmesan cheese are baked into a delicious hot appetizer spread.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
2 tsp. olive oil
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
2 cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, drained
1 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook peppers and onions in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat until pepper are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Spoon into 1-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your artichoke and crab spread.
  • Don't overcook the artichokes. They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use high-quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat is best, but canned crab meat can also be used in a pinch.
  • Be generous with the mayonnaise. It helps to bind the ingredients together and create a creamy spread.
  • Season the spread to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
  • Serve the spread chilled or at room temperature. It's a great appetizer or snack, and it can also be used as a sandwich spread or dip.

Conclusion:

Artichoke and crab spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, give artichoke and crab spread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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