Description
This Cajun Crab and Shrimp Dip is a rich and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Creamy and packed with a mix of succulent crab meat and shrimp, seasoned with zesty Cajun spices and baked until hot and bubbly. Serve it warm with crackers, baguette slices, or tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing seafood delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Add-Ins
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat (drained if canned)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Hot sauce to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the dip.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the base.
- Fold in Seafood and Cheese: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, and chopped green onions into the mixture. This adds texture and flavor without over-mixing.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed. Add hot sauce if you like an extra spicy kick.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixture into a small baking dish or an oven-safe skillet. Smooth the top with a spatula for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Serve Warm: Remove from oven and serve the dip warm alongside crackers, sliced baguette, or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood when possible for best flavor and texture, or substitute canned crab and frozen shrimp for convenience.
- This dip can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time.
- For extra richness and a gooey top, sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top before baking.
- Adjust the level of heat by adding more or less hot sauce according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
