Cold Crab Dip
Cold Crab Dip is a creamy, flavorful, no-bake appetizer made with tender crab meat, cream cheese, herbs, and spices. Served chilled, it’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons green onions or chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crackers, baguette slices, or raw vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sour cream or mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
- Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, keeping it as intact as possible.
- Stir in green onions or chives and optional parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to blend.
- Serve cold with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Use fresh crab meat for best flavor, but canned or imitation works too.The dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.Stir before serving if the dip has been refrigerated for several hours.Add hot sauce or cayenne for a spicy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/cold-crab-dip/
