#Blue crab dip full

Now if you live in Maryland you know all about Old Bay, we put it on everything, Meat, eggs, chips, seafood, veggies, pretzels and more. Of course, if you live in the Midwest, you may be stuck with the canned stuff and it will taste good but if you ever get a taste of the “real deal” you’ll be ruined for anything else. I’m not going to spare any expense and ruin my reputation as the “crab dip lady” Really, don’t mess with the canned crab meat. I use Backfin Maryland Chesapeake Bay blue crab crab meat. It holds up great and goes wonderful with crackers, Melba toast, pita and raw veggies. I always keep it hot and bubbly in a crock pot for the 6 hours that the competition lasts. It’s a HUGE hit every year and I have to say that it’s the best crab dip I’ve ever tasted – and coming from Maryland, I’ve had lots of crab dip. Come September, my sister has a big band competition with her high school marching band and it’s my duty to provide the crab dip to the judges and band staff. 😉 Thanks Lori!!Įvery year I’m the “crab dip lady”. She lives up north were good seafood abounds…and most of my knowledge of seafood is tuna in a can. Make sure to use a block of cream cheese and not a spread, and allow it to come to room temperature before mixing.I asked my good friend, Lori, from We Pillage the Village if she would be willing to share a good seafood recipe with us. If you can't pay that much for crab meat, the regular variety will work. Lump crab meat can be pricey, but it really does make a difference in the flavor of this creamy crab dip. Maryland friends - don't judge me too harshly for that! Top Tips

It makes the dish more festive and it does add a nice flavor boost. The only thing I add on occasion is sliced green onions. To crisp the top, you could add crushed crackers or bread crumbs. I don't personally think it needs a thing other than what I've listed in the recipe.įor a little heat, you could increase the Old Bay Seasoning or add a couple of dashes of hot sauce. I've also seen fresh lemon juice and fresh parsley added.

Some people add sour cream to their crab dip recipes. Serve the creamy dip with crackers, tortilla chips, or toasted sliced baguettes.Īn added bonus to this recipe is that it works for crab stuffed mushrooms or to serve in phyllo cups as a pretty appetizer. Mix softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, and dry mustard in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.

#Blue crab dip full

Scroll down to the recipe card for full printable ingredients list and directions. I use a recipe that goes way back and could never make this delicious crab dip any other way! You could probably switch up the other ingredients, but you must have those two. We also steam shrimp in Old Bay and beer. Old Bay Seasoning - this is our favorite seafood seasoning and the only one we use for crab recipes, including crab cakes and crab soup. Fresh crab meat is best, picked from the blue crab, but most refrigerated varieties are also good. Key Ingredientsįresh lump crab meat - you can usually find canned crab meat at the seafood counter at your local grocery store. You'll only need seven ingredients to make this easy crab dip recipe. It's the perfect easy appetizer! What Goes in This Dip It pairs well with a toasted sliced baguette or crackers. It can be served warm but is just as good at room temperature. You can make this to serve at home or easily put plastic wrap over it and take it to a party. With lump blue crab meat, cream cheese, and the perfect blend of spices. If you're a seafood lover, check out this recipe for Drunken Mussels and this clam and mussels recipe also known as Cioppino. With that leftover crabmeat we made crab cakes, crab soup, and Maryland Crab Dip. We used to go crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay every summer. I share this to say I've been eating blue crabs since I was a young kid. In fact, I was born in Washington, DC, but lived in Maryland all my life until we moved to Central Florida. I hail from Maryland, just outside our nation's capital. You may know I've only been in Florida for a little over 12 years. All are perfect for holiday parties or football season! Jump to: It's even better than the top seafood recipe on my site, lemon and herb shrimp, and that's saying a lot!įor a great list of party foods, you've got to check out this simple charcuterie board, these cream cheese appetizers or this list of easy appetizers for a crowd. This simple recipe takes minutes to put together, 30 minutes in the oven, and it's scrumptious.