Baked crab dip is a delicious and popular appetizer that can be found on many restaurant menus, including Simon and Seafort's. It is a warm, creamy dip that is made with crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and various spices. The dip is typically served with crackers, bread, or vegetables for dipping. If you're looking to recreate this classic dish at home, there are a few key tips to keep in mind. First, be sure to use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. Second, don't overcook the dip, as this will toughen the crab meat. And finally, be sure to serve the dip warm with your favorite dipping accompaniments.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED CRAB DIP (LIKE SIMON AND SEAFORT'S RESTAURANT)
This recipe is close to my favorite appetizer from my favorite restaurant in Anchorage, Alaska. It's creamy and delicious served with thinly sliced crusty bread.This is different from most crab dips posted here because it doesn't call for cream cheese.
Provided by akgrown
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients well. Bake in a 1 quart dish at 350* for 8-10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 426.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4.4
BAKED CRAB DIP
We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even fill the bread bowl early in the day and chill it until serving. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. -Marie Shelley, Exeter, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream; mix well. Fold in crab, cheese and onions. Cut the top third off each loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottoms, leaving 1-in. shells. Cube removed bread and tops; set aside. Spoon crab mixture into bread bowls. Place on baking sheets. Place reserved bread cubes in a single layer around bread bowls. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until the dip is heated through, 45-50 minutes. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers or toasted bread cubes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BAKED CRAB DIP WITH OLD BAY AND RITZ CRACKERS
This crab dip is inspired by a recipe called "ritzy dip" from the "Three Rivers Cookbook," a Pittsburgh community cookbook published in 1973, in which canned crab is mixed with cream cheese, topped with Ritz crackers and baked. Fresh lump crab meat is the star in this updated version, with lemon juice, scallions and plenty of Old Bay seasoning to spice things up. This recipe doubles easily for larger groups, and the whole thing can be assembled and refrigerated up to a day in advance before being baked.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dips and spreads, seafood, appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a shallow, 2-cup capacity baking dish or ovenproof skillet with butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, scallion, Old Bay and salt; mix with a fork until thoroughly combined. Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and the crushed Ritz crackers; sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dip.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown on top. Dust lightly with Old Bay, sprinkle with a few minced scallions, and serve hot with sliced cucumbers and crackers.
BAKED CRAB DIP
Fresh crab meat is so rich, fabulous, and sweet that, for this dip, I wanted to highlight the texture and flavor of the crab without masking it. Served bubbly hot with a crisply browned, lemon zestpanko topping, this dip will be a party favorite-easy to put together, quick to bake, and quick to disappear, too.
Provided by Diane Morgan
Categories Cheese Dairy Shellfish Bake Cocktail Party Super Bowl Condiment Mayonnaise Cream Cheese Seafood Crab Tailgating Party
Yield Makes about 2 cups (480 ml)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Place the crabmeat in a medium bowl and flake with your fingers. Stir in the bell pepper/capsicum, parsley, and chives. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir in the mayonnaise, cream cheese, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Transfer to a 1-qt/1-L shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the panko and lemon zest.
- 2. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C/gas 7. Just before baking, sprinkle the panko mixture on top and bake until the panko is toasty brown and the dip is bubbling at the edges, about 12 minutes. Serve hot.
JOE'S CRAB SHACK CRAB DIP
Make and share this Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by papergoddess
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and butter until smooth.
- Blend in salt and paprika.
- Stir in onion, green pepper, cheese, and crab meat.
- Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes, until bubbly.
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned or frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat that has been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
- Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat is delicate and cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it tough and rubbery.
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in crab dip, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. A sharp cheddar cheese or a Gruyère cheese are both good choices.
- Add some flavor enhancers. A little bit of onion, garlic, or diced pepper can add a lot of flavor to crab dip. You can also add a splash of white wine or lemon juice for a bit of acidity.
- Serve the crab dip warm. Crab dip is best served warm, so make sure to heat it through before serving. You can serve it with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Crab dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it's always a hit with guests. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, try making crab dip. You won't be disappointed!
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