Cocktail Crab Dip
Experience the ultimate appetizer indulgence with this creamy and flavorful Cocktail Crab Dip, a crowd-pleasing blend of fresh crab meat, zesty cocktail sauce, and a luscious base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Highlighted with a splash of lemon juice, a dash of hot sauce, and aromatic garnishes like green onions and parsley, this chilled dip is as elegant as it is delicious. Perfectly paired with tortilla chips, crackers, or slices of baguette, it’s an easy 15-minute recipe that’s ideal for holiday parties, game days, or any occasion that calls for a sophisticated seafood appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Cocktail sauce
- 1 pound Crab meat
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 stalks Green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- Tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
Add the sour cream and mayonnaise to the bowl with the cream cheese. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Mix to combine.
Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
Spread the mixture into a shallow serving dish, smoothing the top evenly.
Pour the cocktail sauce over the crab mixture, spreading it evenly with a spoon or spatula.
Sprinkle the top with chopped green onions, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper for garnish.
Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or sliced baguette on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 957 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 303 mg | 6% | |
*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.
