Seafood Layer Dip
Dive into the ultimate seafood indulgence with this irresistible Seafood Layer Dip, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Featuring layers of creamy, tangy goodness from a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and a hint of lemon and hot sauce, this dip is loaded with chunks of succulent shrimp and lump crab meat for a fresh oceanic twist. Crisp shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, briny black olives, and a sprinkle of green onions add vibrant texture and flavor to every bite. Perfectly chilled and served alongside tortilla chips or crackers, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive choice for parties, game days, or holiday gatherings. Give your guests a taste of coastal bliss with this layered seafood dip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 1 bag tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the base of a 9-inch serving dish or pie plate to form the first layer.
Evenly sprinkle the finely chopped cooked shrimp over the cream cheese layer.
Add a layer of lump crab meat on top of the shrimp, gently spreading it out.
Scatter the shredded lettuce evenly across the crab meat layer.
Top the lettuce with an even layer of diced tomatoes.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tomatoes to create the next layer.
Add the sliced black olives evenly across the cheese layer.
Finish the dip with a garnish of finely sliced green onions on top.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 389 mg | 8% | |
*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.
