Maine Clam Dip
Dive into the flavors of New England with this classic Maine Clam Dip, a creamy and savory appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. Made with tender canned minced clams, rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and a splash of Worcestershire and fresh lemon juice for depth, this dip delivers bold, briny notes balanced with subtle hints of garlic, onion, and fresh parsley. Ready in just 10 minutes and served chilled, this easy seafood dip is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with crunchy crackers, crisp veggies, or tortilla chips. Add a dash of optional hot sauce for a spicy twist or adjust the clam juice for your ideal consistency. Perfect for seafood lovers, this Maine Clam Dip is a must-try for your next party or game day feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (6.5 oz each) Canned minced clams (with juice)
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Begin by draining the liquid from one can of minced clams and reserving the clam juice. Leave the juice intact in the second can.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a spoon or hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional hot sauce. Mix until fully incorporated.
4. Fold in the minced clams (both the drained clams and the clams with juice from the second can). Stir gently to mix evenly.
5. If the dip is too thick, add small amounts of the reserved clam juice until the dip reaches your desired consistency.
6. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle the top with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve chilled with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2786 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 894 mg | 19% | |
*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.
