Chilled Crab Dip
Indulge in the creamy, seafood-forward delight of Chilled Crab Dip, a quick and easy appetizer that’s perfect for parties or casual gatherings. This no-cook recipe combines luscious cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and a touch of lemon juice to create a smooth and flavorful base, enhanced by the bold flavors of Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, fresh dill, and crunchy green onions. The star ingredient—tender lump crab meat—brings a luxurious seafood essence to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and served cold, this dip is ideal for making ahead and letting the flavors meld together in the fridge. Whether paired with crispy crackers, crusty bread, or fresh veggie sticks, this elegant dish is sure to impress seafood lovers and snack enthusiasts alike. Perfect for your next game day, holiday, or summer gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 8 oz lump crab meat, drained
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the bowl. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Fold in the chopped dill, sliced green onions, and lump crab meat gently, being careful not to break apart the crab meat too much.
Season the dip with salt and black pepper to taste, and give it one final stir to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl or airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish the dip with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and extra chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve chilled with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh vegetable sticks like celery, carrots, or cucumber rounds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.0 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.6 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 466 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.9 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
