Hot Crab Dip with Shrimp

Delicious Hot Crab Dip Recipe with Shrimp, creamy and cheesy appetizer.

This creamy hot crab dip with shrimp is the perfect party appetizer, warm, cozy, and guaranteed to disappear quickly. It’s simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Seafood Ingredients

8 ounces Crab meat, picked over for shells Lump crab is preferred.
8 ounces Shrimp, peeled and deveined Cooked shrimp can be used.

Dairy Ingredients

8 ounces Cream cheese, softened Must be softened for easy mixing.
1/2 cup Sour cream
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup Shredded cheese, mix of mozzarella and cheddar Reserve some for topping.
2–3 tablespoons Parmesan, for topping

Flavoring Ingredients

2 cloves Garlic, minced Or substitute with 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
2–3 pieces Green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1–1.5 teaspoons Old Bay or Cajun seasoning Start light and adjust to taste.
a few shakes Hot sauce Optional but recommended.
to taste Salt and pepper

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small baking dish.
Quickly sauté the shrimp in a pan for 2 to 3 minutes until pink, let cool, and then chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, seasoning, hot sauce, and a little pepper.
Gently fold in most of the shredded cheese, green onions, crab, and chopped shrimp.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, sprinkle with parmesan on top and extra shredded cheese if desired.

Baking

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot and bubbly, broiling for 1 to 2 minutes if a golden top is desired.
Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to avoid burning tongues.

Notes

This dip can be customized with additional ingredients like diced celery or jalapeños. For a twist, buttered panko breadcrumbs can be added on top for crunch.