Best 7 Top Notch Crab Claw Dip Or Spread Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate crab claw dip or spread. Dive into a world of flavors as we unveil the secrets to creating this delectable appetizer or snack that will tantalize your taste buds. Explore a variety of recipes, tips, and techniques to ensure your crab claw dip or spread achieves top-notch perfection. Discover the art of balancing textures, flavors, and ingredients to create a harmonious dish that will leave your guests craving for more. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy dip or a zesty, spicy spread, we have everything you need to master this culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary excellence as we guide you through the process of making the most exceptional crab claw dip or spread.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST SHRIMP DIP



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The Best Crab Dip appetizer recipe is filled with crab meat, shrimp, seasoned cream cheese, cocktail sauce, green onions and cheese!

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces (1 ½ blocks) cream cheese, (softened to room temperature)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, (softened to room temperature)
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon lemon zest, (divided use)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup cocktail sauce
12 ounces lump crab meat
12 ounces cooked tiny shrimp
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 sliced green onions
1 green pepper, (diced)
Crackers (Triscuits, Wheat Thins, Club) (for serving)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, butter and mix well.
  • Add the worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, half the lemon zest and garlic and mix again until combined.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly into a large serving platter or a wide bowl.
  • Spread cocktail sauce over cream cheese.
  • Then evenly sprinkle with a layer of crab meat. Then evenly sprinkle on the tiny shrimp on top of the crab meat.
  • Next, evenly sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, green onions and green pepper on top of the shrimp layer. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest on top.
  • Refrigerate until serving. Serve with your choice of crackers or toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 497 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB DIP



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This easy Crab Dip recipe is meant to impress, made with fresh lump crab meat in a creamy dip that can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounce package cream cheese (, room temperature)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt*
1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ of a lemon (, juiced)
1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese (, divided)
½ teaspoon hot sauce (, or more, to taste)
1 pound fresh jumbo lump crab meat
sourdough bread
crackers
tortilla chips
chopped cold veggies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Stir in mayo, sour cream, garlic, green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, Worcestershire, and lemon juice.
  • Add ¾ cup cheddar cheese and hot sauce and mix until smooth. Stir in crab meat.
  • Spread into a 9″ pie dish or similar size baking pan and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve warm, with slices of sourdough bread, crackers, tortilla chips or chopped cold veggies.
  • Leftover crab dip will keep, stored covered in the fridge, for up to 5 days. Rewarm in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1156 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STONE CRAB CLAWS WITH MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE RECIPE



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Dip your chilled stone crab claws into this zesty mayo-based sauce with Dijon, horseradish, lemon juice, and a touch of hot sauce.

Provided by Carrie Vasios Mullins

Categories     Appetizer     Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres     Condiments and Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

For Mustard Dipping Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1/4 cup dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
30 stone crab claws, chilled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, horseradish, Dijon, hot sauce, and lemon juice until well combined.
  • For serving: Pour dipping sauce into a ramekin or small bowl. Place dipping bowl on a large ice-filled platter and fan crab claws around it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 258 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1553 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 6 as an appetizer, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRAB SPREAD



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My family has fond memories of traveling to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. After a 12-hour drive, we'd be welcomed in the door with this special seafood spread. -Barbara Biddle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups (8 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Paprika
Assorted crackers or vegetables

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. To serve chilled, cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika., To serve warm, spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GREAT START CRAB DIP/SPREAD



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This tasty, low fat spread can be used as a dip for crackers, vegetables, or on a toasted bagel. It's a great start for your morning!

Provided by GYLENE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup fat free sour cream
1 cup lowfat cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground white pepper
4 drops hot pepper sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans crab meat, drained
1 cup fat free Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl mix the sour cream, cream cheese, lemon pepper, white pepper (optional), hot sauce, and two cans flaked, undrained crabmeat.
  • Add to taste (approximately 1 cup) your choice of nonfat salad dressing (Catalina, French or Russian) to make the dip a pinkish color. Mix well. Let the dip chill for 4 to 8 hours. This dip is especially tasty the next day!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 598.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

SHRIMP OR CRAB DIP / SPREAD



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Ok, this is really, really easy. I love this dip. It tastes good and is so quick to throw together for guests that drop in unannounced.

Provided by morelhunter

Categories     Crab

Time 5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 cans shrimp or 2 cans crabmeat, picked over
1 bottle seafood sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese until soft and whipped.
  • Spread out on plate, top with crab and or shrimp, top that with sauce.
  • Sprinkle parsley on top for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 67.2, Carbohydrate 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.7

CRAB SPREAD



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Make and share this Crab Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BelindaGA

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 1/2 ounces top quality crabmeat (fresh, canned "or" frozen)
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small onion, grated
0.5 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Whip cream cheese with mixer.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise and onion; mix well.
  • Spread evenly on a serving platter.
  • Spread 1/2 bottle chili sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Flake drained crabmeat over the top.
  • Sprinkle with dried parley flakes.
  • Serve with Frito scoops or with crackers as a spread.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab claws whenever possible.
  • If you're using frozen crab claws, thaw them completely before using.
  • Be sure to remove all of the cartilage from the crab claws before cooking.
  • Cook the crab claws until they are heated through, but not overcooked.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your crab claw dip or spread. This will give it a more complex flavor.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as onion, celery, or bell pepper, to your dip or spread for extra flavor and texture.
  • Serve your crab claw dip or spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Crab claw dip or spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give crab claw dip or spread a try!

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