Best 7 Shrimp Or Crab Dip Appetizer Recipes

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Shrimp or crab dip appetizers are a delicious and easy way to start any party or gathering. These dips are a great combination of creamy, cheesy, and seafood flavors that pair perfectly with crackers, bread, or vegetables. Whether you prefer the delicate sweetness of shrimp or the rich, briny flavor of crab, there is a shrimp or crab dip recipe out there to suit your taste. Read on for some of our favorite recipes for these delectable dips.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP AND CRAB DIP



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This Shrimp and Crab Dip recipe is an easy to whip up and can be served hot or cold. Loaded with sweet and plump shrimp and crab, this crab dip will soon be a family favorite.

Provided by Laura Bashar | Family Spice

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz lump crab and cooked shrimp, chopped
5 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 TBS chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to blend together cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
  • Mix in celery, green onions, dill, lemon juice and remaining spices until thoroughly combined.
  • Fold in shrimp and crab.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. The longer it sits, the better the flavor.
  • If you want to serve this dip warm, place contents in an oven-safe dish and bake at 350ºF until bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 100 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize approximately 1/4 cup, Sodium 642 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

SHRIMP OR CRAB DIP APPETIZER



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I have been making this dip for more than 35 years. It is EXTREMELY EASY and absolutely DELICIOUS! Your guests will not be able to leave the spot where you place this dip. If you have any questions, you may e-mail me: [email protected]

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 bowl

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
1 (8 ounce) package philadelphia original cream cheese
1 (10 ounce) can deveined baby shrimp or 1 (10 ounce) can crabmeat
6 drops Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Slightly soften butter in pot, being careful not to completely melt it.
  • Place slightly softened cream cheese into pot and mix real well.
  • Drain either the shrimp or crabmeat and mash real good into the softened mix.
  • Add 6 drops of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Continue to mix and whip real well on a very low flame.
  • Place into dip or serving bowl and serve with crackers, small slices of party rye bread, chips, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1277.6, Fat 105.2, SaturatedFat 65.2, Cholesterol 863, Sodium 1497.3, Carbohydrate 6.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 76.6

CRAB AND SHRIMP DIP



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white wine
1 cup cooked chopped imitation crabmeat
1 cup cooked chopped shrimp
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
1 loaf sourdough round bread or baguette, cut into 16 slices
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix on medium speed using a hand mixer until blended. Fold in the crab and shrimp. Transfer to a shallow 2-cup baking dish. Top with Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until top is lightly brown.
  • To make the toasted bread slices, place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil on both sides. Bake in oven for 8 minutes while dip is also baking. Serve crab and shrimp dip with toasted bread slices.

CRAB 'N SHRIMP DIP



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I always have this for a filler with company around the holidays, fun to serve with holiday shaped crackers that are available.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Shrimp Dip Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
1 (4.5 ounce) can small shrimp, drained

Steps:

  • Blend together the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add the green onion, crab and shrimp. Place in a covered container and chill overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHILI CRAB DIP WITH SHRIMP CHIPS



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Inspired by chili crab, an aromatic and spicy Singaporean seafood braise, this crab dip gets sweetness from tomato paste and flavor from shallots and ginger.

Provided by Joe Sevier

Time 30m

Yield Makes about 2½ cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium shallots, quartered
1 lemongrass stalk, bottom third only, tough outer layers removed, cut into a few pieces
1 3-4" piece ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 serrano chile, preferably starting to turn orange, halved, seeds removed if desired
4 medium garlic cloves
2 Tbsp. double-concentrated tomato paste
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
8 oz. claw crabmeat, picked over
3 medium scallions, finely chopped
½ large bunch cilantro, tough stems discarded, leaves and tender stems finely chopped
2 Tbsp. store-bought fried shallots or garlic (optional)
Shrimp chips (such as Dandy's or Shrimp Snacks) or Ritz crackers (for serving)

Steps:

  • Pulse or blend shallots, lemongrass, ginger, chile, garlic, tomato paste, sugar, 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and ½ cup water in a food processor or blender until a coarse purée forms.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Scrape purée into pan and cook, stirring often, until mixture darkens and thickens to the consistency of tomato paste, 12-15 minutes. If it begins to stick and brown, stir in a little water (about 1 Tbsp.), scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. (You should have about ⅔ cup.)
  • Transfer mixture to a small bowl and vigorously mix in cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir in crabmeat, half of the scallions, and half of the cilantro. Taste dip and season with more salt if needed.
  • Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Top with remaining scallions and cilantro, then with fried shallots (if using). Serve with shrimp chips.

BEST EVER SHRIMP AND CRAB DIP



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This easy, but awesome, dip will get you rave reviews and requests for more every time you serve it. It's best if made without substituting ingredients, so please try it first as written (no low fat/no fat ingredients). Any changes will alter the delicious end result.

Provided by Irish Gourmet

Categories     Spreads

Time 6h10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup Miracle Whip
prepared horseradish or Worcestershire sauce
milk
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans shrimp (or equivalent in fresh or frozen)
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans crab (or equivalent in fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix softened cream cheese with mayonnaise and Miracle Whip. Add salt, pepper, garlic salt/garlic, horseradish and Worcestershire to taste.
  • Add small amount of milk to make creamy smooth.
  • Add shrimp and crab, stirring in carefully.
  • Chill for several hours; bring to room temperature before serving on assorted crackers.
  • A light sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley on top adds to the presentation.
  • Cooking time is chilling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.3, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 272.5, Sodium 1921.2, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 12.6, Protein 31.9

SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD APPETIZER



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Forget the usual shrimp cocktail and try our Shrimp and Crab Salad Appetizer recipe. Tasty shrimp and crab salad is just the thing to impress your guests.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield Makes 15 servings, 6 topped crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. frozen cooked large shrimp, thawed, chopped
4 hard-cooked egg whites, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onions
1-1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. seafood seasoning blend
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 lb. lump crabmeat, drained
round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, egg whites, mayo, celery, onions, garlic and seasonings. Add crabmeat; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
  • Spoon about 1 Tbsp. of the shrimp salad onto each cracker just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest seafood possible. This will ensure that your dip is flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't overcook the seafood. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy, so be careful not to cook it for too long.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your dip a rich and complex flavor.
  • Add some herbs and spices to taste. This will help to brighten up the flavor of the dip.
  • Serve the dip warm with your favorite crackers or vegetables. This will make it a great appetizer or snack.

Conclusion:

Shrimp or crab dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dip that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack or appetizer, give shrimp or crab dip a try.

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