Zesty Crab Spread Food

CRAB SPREAD

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.

CREAM CHEESE CRAB SPREAD WITH HOMEMADE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese and all but 1/2 cup of the crabmeat in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll into an 8-inch log and refrigerate until firmed up slightly, about 1 hour. Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup crabmeat until serving.
• Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking.
• Place the log on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over it, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl to serve on the side. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crabmeat on top and garnish with the chives. Rub the garlic onto one side of each slice of bread and arrange the bread on the serving platter.

ZESTY CRABMEAT SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except paprika; mix well. Spoon into serving bowl. Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight to blend flavors.
• 2. Before serving, sprinkle with paprika and garnish as desired.

SPICY CRAB DIP

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.

SPICY CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet or 1-quart baking dish with butter.
• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shallot, chives, garlic, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Stir until well combined. Add the crabmeat and gently stir until just combined, trying to not break up the large lumps. Season with pepper to taste.
• Scrape into the prepared skillet and smooth the top. Sprinkle the ground butter crackers and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan on top.
• Bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with ground cayenne, hot sauce and chives. Serve with baguette, celery sticks, carrots, additional crackers and more hot sauce.

ZESTY SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine cheese with ketchup, lemon juice, green onions, red pepper, celery and hot pepper sauce.
• Stir in shrimp.
• Cover and chill.
• Serve with crackers or pita chips.

SPICY CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix ingredients until blended.

ZESTY CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375F and lightly spritz a shallow baking dish with cooking spray (Pam).
• Mix all the ingredients except for the almonds and place in prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle the almonds over the top and bake for 15 minutes.

SPICY CRAB DIP

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.