My Neptune Spread
Dive into the fresh, oceanic flavors of "My Neptune Spread," a creamy and luxurious seafood dip that's as elegant as it is effortless to prepare. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines fluffy cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and zesty lemon juice with the succulent sweetness of cooked lump crab meat and tender shrimp. Enhanced with a touch of garlic powder, paprika, and fresh herbs like parsley and green onions, every bite is a harmonious blend of savory and refreshing flavors. Perfect for entertaining, this chilled seafood spread pairs beautifully with crackers, crusty baguette slices, or crisp vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, "My Neptune Spread" is an easy yet impressive appetizer that will transport your taste buds straight to the seaside.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
- 1 cup cooked small shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 stalks green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp paprika
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
Season the mixture with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat and small shrimp, being careful not to break them apart too much.
Add the finely chopped green onions and fresh parsley, and mix until evenly distributed.
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl or dish and sprinkle the top with paprika for color and a hint of smoky flavor.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve chilled with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.2 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 903 mg | 301% | |
| Sodium | 2679 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 114.9 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1730 mg | 37% | |
*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.
