This shrimp and crab dip is a delightful combination of seafood, cheese, and spices. It’s a go-to recipe for gatherings and can be easily prepared in a slow cooker. Serve it with cubes of French bread for a delicious dipping experience.
To make seafood dip, you can use a combination of seafood ingredients such as shrimp, crabmeat, lobster, or a medley of your favorites. Other common ingredients include cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack), minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and optional ingredients like Old Bay seasoning, diced onions, or chopped fresh herbs for added flavor.
First, the seafood ingredients are cooked and prepared according to their specific requirements. Shrimp can be boiled, peeled, and chopped into bite-sized pieces. Crabmeat or lobster can be cooked, and the meat is extracted and roughly chopped. Ensure that any shells or cartilage are removed before adding them to the dip.
In a mixing bowl, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and optional seasonings like Old Bay seasoning are combined. This creates a creamy and flavorful base for the dip.
The prepared seafood is then added to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold in the seafood to avoid breaking it up too much, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dip.
Additional ingredients like diced onions or chopped fresh herbs can be added for extra flavor and texture. Adjust these ingredients to suit your taste preference.
Once all the ingredients are combined, the seafood dip can be transferred to a baking dish and sprinkled with shredded cheese on top. This creates a golden and melty crust when baked.
The dip is then baked in the oven until it is heated through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cans (10.75 ounces, or 300 g) condensed cream of celery soup
- 2 cups (225 g) grated Cheddar cheese
- ½ pound (225 g) shrimp, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup (118 g) cooked crabmeat, chopped
- Dash of paprika
- Dash of nutmeg
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
PREPARATION:
- Spray the bottom and sides of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- In the prepared slow cooker, combine the condensed cream of celery soup, grated Cheddar cheese, chopped shrimp, chopped crabmeat, paprika, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 2 hours, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is heated through.
- Keep the slow cooker on low setting for serving.
- Serve the shrimp and crab dip with the French bread cubes for dipping.
Yield: 16 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
- 92 g water
- 123 calories
- 56% from fat
- 31% from protein
- 14% from carbs
- 9 g protein
- 8 g total fat
- 4 g saturated fat
- 2 g monounsaturated fat
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat
- 4 g carbs
- 0 g fiber
- 0 g sugar
- 149 mg phosphorus
- 148 mg calcium
- 1 mg iron
- 453 mg sodium
- 114 mg potassium
- 285 IU vitamin A
- 65 mg ATE vitamin E
- 1 mg vitamin C
- 51 mg cholesterol
Note: The nutritional information provided is approximate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.
Seafood dip can be served warm or at room temperature. It pairs well with a variety of dippables, such as crackers, toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or vegetable crudites. The creamy and savory combination of the seafood, cheeses, and seasonings creates a luxurious and satisfying bite.
In summary, seafood dip is a delicious and indulgent appetizer that highlights the flavors of various seafood ingredients in a creamy and savory dip. Whether enjoyed at parties or gatherings, this dip is sure to please seafood enthusiasts. Its versatility allows you to customize it with your favorite seafood ingredients and spices, making it a fantastic choice for seafood lovers who want to savor the taste of the ocean in a delightful dip.
