Chilled Crab Dip Recipe 465 Food

COLD CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese and lemon juice in mixer. Add mayonnaise and blend well.(when adding the mayo do so by hand).
• Add green onion, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt, paprika onion powder and crab meat. Mix well.
• Serve with crackers or chips.

CHILLED CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Shred the crab meat.
• In a large bowl combine sour cream and cottage cheese. Stir until well blended.
• Add the shredded crab meat.
• Sprinkle the powdered ranch dressing mix on top. Stir until well combined.
• Chill in fridge for several hours.
• Serve with veggies and/or wheat crackers.
• Watch it dissapear!

DUNGENESS CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
• Slice the French bread very thinly into 1/4-inch slices, cut each slice into two pieces, place on a baking sheet and brush each slice with melted butter; add the cracked pepper, pressing to adhere; place under the broiler for approximately 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted; Turn each slice over and toast the other side for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted; Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a rack.
• In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, crab, Parmesan, cayenne and salt; mix well; Lightly butter two 4 oz. (1/2 cup) ramekins, fill each ramekin with the crab mixture (This can be done ahead of time, covered and refrigerated until ready to bake).
• When ready to serve, bake for approximately 20 - 22 minutes until top is bubbly and starting to turn brown; Place on a plate with a pate knife and the toasted bread and serve.
• Makes approximately 1 cup.

MICROWAVE CRAB DIP

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cornstarch and the broth until smooth.
• Add cream cheese.
• Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir.
• Microwave 45-75 seconds longer or until smooth and slightly thickened.
• Stir in the crab, cream, parsley and Worcestershire sauce.
• Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir.
• Add cheddar cheese and heat 45-60 seconds longer.
• Stir until the cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired.
• Serve with crackers and vegetables.

CHILI CRAB DIP WITH SHRIMP CHIPS

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.