Crab Dipping Sauce
Elevate your seafood spread with this luscious Crab Dipping Sauce, a creamy and tangy companion perfectly crafted to complement the delicate sweetness of crab meat. Made with a rich base of mayonnaise and sour cream, this dip bursts with layers of flavor from fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a subtle kick of hot sauce and cayenne pepper. Minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce add depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a vibrant touch. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy no-cook dipping sauce pairs beautifully with steamed crab legs, crab cakes, or even fresh veggies. Serve it chilled to let the flavors fully meld, and watch it become the highlight of your next seafood feast! Keywords: crab dipping sauce, seafood dip, easy crab sauce, creamy crab dip, no-cook sauce, seafood recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise and sour cream.
Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Dijon mustard to the mixture.
Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more lemon juice for tang, or hot sauce for spice).
Fold in the freshly chopped parsley for a hint of freshness.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the crab dipping sauce cold alongside steamed, boiled, or grilled crab legs, claws, or cakes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.9 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 1422 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | 4% | |
*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.
