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Spice up your appetizer game with Cajun Crab Dip! Packed with tender crab meat, bold Cajun seasoning, and a luscious, creamy base. This dip is irresistibly rich and full of flavor. Serve this at your next gathering with your favorite crispy crackers!
Reason You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold & Flavorful: You will love the combination of cajun spices, creaminess, and flaky crab for the perfect kick.
- Quick & Easy: Simple ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep make this Cajun crab dip a breeze to whip up.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Always a hit at parties, game days, and gatherings. Pair it with other fun appetizers like my bacon crackers, kielbasa bites, and stuffed mushrooms.
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How to Make Cajun Crab Dip
This cajun crab dip recipe is one of the easiest dips you can make! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can have a creamy, flavorful, perfect appetizer ready in no time. Simply mix everything together and serve! You can even make it ahead of time and let it chill until your event!
- Make the Creamy Base: Add the cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Mix in the Flavorings: Add the green onion, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and mix until combined.
- Stir in the Crab and Serve: Add the drained crab and mix until combined. Taste and add more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce if you want it spicier and to your preference. Transfer to a serving bowl, then serve with your choice of crackers or crusty bread.
Cajun Crab Dip Tips and Variations
This delicious seafood dip is super easy to switch up and make it how you like. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- Use Room Temp Cream Cheese! I highly recommend you use room-temperature cream cheese for the smoothest, creamiest dip. I like to set it on the counter for up to 2 hours before I prepare the dip to allow it to soften.
- How well do I need to drain the crab? Drain the crab very well! Otherwise, the dip may end up soupy. I used the lid of the can to press down on the crab while it was still in the can until no more liquid would come out. If it’s still dripping liquid when you squeeze it, it’s not drained well enough!
- Can I Use Imitation Crab Meat? You can substitute canned crab for imitation crab if you would like! Shred it well, chop it into fine pieces, and use it in place of the canned crab.
- Make it spicy! Add more hot sauce to spice up the cajun crab dip to your liking.
How to Store Leftover Crab Dip
Cajun crab dip stores beautifully, making it perfect for enjoying over several days. The flavors meld together even more over time, so this easy appetizer will taste even better the next day!
- In the Refrigerator: Store in the fridge in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap for up to 5 days.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare this cajun crab dip beforehand, as long as it is served and discarded after the 5th day.
More Easy Dip Recipes
If you love how simple and delicious cajun crab dip is, you’ll definitely want to try my other favorite easy dip recipes! These are perfect for parties, game days, or just snacking at home. Here are a few more to try next!
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Add 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese ½ cup mayonnaise, and ½ cup sour cream to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
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Add 1 thinly sliced green onion, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, ½-1 teaspoon hot sauce, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and mix until combined.
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Add 12 ounces well-drained canned lump crab meat and mix until combined. Taste and add more Cajun seasoning or hot sauce to your preference.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with your choice of crackers.
Calories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 439mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 743IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 0.5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This story originally appeared on TheRecipeCritic
