Best 9 Spicy Crab Dip Recipes

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Calling all crab lovers! Have you ever dreamed of a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds with a perfect blend of heat and crab? If so, look no further. We present to you the ultimate guide to creating a mouthwatering spicy crab dip that will transform your next gathering into a delectable affair. From selecting the perfect crab meat to perfecting the balance of spices, this article will take you on a step-by-step journey to crafting a spicy crab dip that will be the star of the show. Get ready to elevate your tastebuds and treat your loved ones to a dish that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY MARYLAND CRAB DIP



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A delicious hot crab and cheese dip that comes straight from the heart of the Chesapeake Bay! Serve with crackers or a warm baguette.

Provided by Laura Superczynski

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
garlic powder to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ pound fresh crabmeat
3 dashes hot sauce
Old Bay Seasoning TM to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic powder and about 2 tablespoons of the Cheddar cheese. Fold in crabmeat, hot sauce and 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and seafood seasoning. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SPICY CRAB DIP



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With cayenne pepper and hot sauce (both optional), this delicious dip doubles up on the heat. Chock-full of crabmeat, this appetizer feels special, yet it only takes minutes to prepare. -Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine or white grape juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in crab; mix well. , Cover and microwave on high until bubbly, 2-3 minutes. Serve warm with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HOT N SPICY CRAB DIP



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This is super easy and super delicious! I'm always asked to make it for parties. And I never have any leftover! It's great on crackers, toasted bread, or veggies! Even good as filling for stuffed mushrooms!

Provided by KailynJoy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can crabmeat
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese spread
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons beer
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix crabmeat, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese spread, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, beer, chives, onion, chile-garlic sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic together in a bowl; spread evenly into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle crab-cheese mixture with paprika. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove aluminum foil and bake until bubbling, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 633.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

HOT SPICY CRAB DIP RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by chezus

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons mayo
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, or to taste
1 small lemon, zest & juice
1/4 pound fresh crab
1/2 cup romano cheese, very fine grate, I used a microplane

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In a mixer combine the cream cheese, sour cream and mayo; beat on low speed until very smooth, about 7 minutes. Add the sriracha sauce, lemon zest and juice, beat until mixed, about 3 minutes. Add the crab and cheese, gently fold into the creamy mixture, just until combined. Put into an oven proof baking ramekin. Bake until bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the depth of your ramekins. Serve. Eat.

SPICY CRAB AND SHRIMP DIP



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Everyone will love this yummy hot crab dip with a little extra zip. My family requests it every Christmas Eve! It's great with round, buttery crackers!

Provided by AMY EWING

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Shrimp Dip Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (1 pound) loaves Mexican-style processed cheese food, cubed
⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ pound cooked and peeled shrimp
½ pound cooked crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium baking dish, mix Mexican-style processed cheese food, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, shrimp and crabmeat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 343.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SPICY CRAB DIP



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Make and share this Spicy Crab Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsKittyKat

Categories     Spreads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, drained (can use more or less to taste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained
3 green onions, finely chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise well (I use a hand mixer to get it super smooth).
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Allow to chill for at least a half hour before serving to give the flavors a chance to blend together.
  • Serve with your favorite crackers or crostini.
  • This is also good made with either tuna or smoked salmon (could probably also use canned salmon, but I've never tried it that way).
  • Dip could be warmed in a 350 degree oven if a warm dip is preferred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 351.2, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.1

SPICY CHIPOTLE CRAB DIP



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches or 8 hors d'oeuvres servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
4 scallions, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle pepper
2 pounds cooked crab meat, picked over for shells
Sliced bread, if serving as sandwiches
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons grated Gruyère cheese, if serving as dip
Crackers, if serving as dip

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions, jalapeño peppers, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, chipotle and crab meat.
  • Serve on bread for sandwiches, or make into a hot dip: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Stir 1/2 cup of the cheese into crab salad. Transfer mixture to a casserole or gratin dish and sprinkle with the remaining 3 tablespoons of cheese. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 246, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 643 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY MARYLAND CRAB DIP RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Zimm

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8oz) cream cheese softened
1/2 c sour cream
2 tbsp mayo
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
garlic powder to taste
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 pd crabmeat
3 dashes hot sauce
Old bay seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 Lightly greese a 1 quart baking dish In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic powder and 2 tbsp of cheddar cheese. Fold in crabmeat, hot sauce and 2 tbsp Old Bay. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and Old Bay. Bake in oven 30 minutes or until lightly brown and bubbly.

SPICY MUSTARD CRAB DIP



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You can add horseradish for more of a Zing!O for some nice fresh heat try adding a tablespoon of JOY coriander chutney (basically cilantro and chilies).

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 Dip, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mustard
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 (4 ounce) can crab, drained
1 tablespoon coriander chutney (optional)
assorted cut-up vegetables
toasted pita bread
cracker

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese, mustard, Old Bay, sour cream and green onions; stir in crab.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Serve as a dip with cut-up vegetables, pita and/or crackers.

Tips:

  • Choose the right crab: Fresh crab is best for this dip, but you can also use frozen crab if you thaw it properly. Look for crab that is firm and has a sweet smell.
  • Don't overcook the crab: Crab meat is delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and white, about 3 minutes.
  • Use a good quality cream cheese: The cream cheese is the base of this dip, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for cream cheese that is smooth and spreadable.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: The spices are what give this dip its flavor, so don't be afraid to add them in. You can adjust the amount of each spice to suit your own taste.
  • Serve with a variety of dippers: This dip is great with a variety of dippers, such as crackers, chips, vegetables, or bread.

Conclusion:

This spicy crab dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this spicy crab dip a try. You won't be disappointed!

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