Shrimp or Crab Dip Spread
Elevate your next gathering with this luxurious Shrimp or Crab Dip Spread—a creamy, seafood-infused appetizer that's as easy to make as it is irresistible. Combining softened cream cheese, tangy mayonnaise, and sour cream, this dip achieves the perfect balance of smooth texture and bold flavor. The star of the dish, tender cooked shrimp or crab meat, is enhanced with a splash of lemon juice, zesty green onions, and a subtle kick of optional hot sauce. Garnished with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley, this chilled seafood spread pairs beautifully with crispy crackers, baguette slices, or crunchy veggies. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus chill time), it's an effortless, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for holidays, parties, or any occasion. Dive into this creamy seafood dip and impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cooked shrimp or crab meat, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the cooked shrimp or crab meat, lemon juice, green onions, hot sauce (if using), and garlic powder. Mix until evenly combined.
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed with additional lemon juice, hot sauce, or a small pinch of salt.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl or spread onto a platter. For added presentation, sprinkle paprika and chopped parsley over the top as garnish.
Cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables such as celery sticks or cucumber rounds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.1 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.9 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 859 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2512 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.6 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
