Description
This Cold Crab Dip is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining. Made with fresh lump crab meat combined with cream cheese, sour cream, lemon, and Old Bay seasoning, it offers a deliciously refreshing seafood spread that pairs wonderfully with crackers, toast points, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives or green onion (finely chopped)
Seafood and Seasoning
- 16 ounces fresh lump crab meat (drained and picked of shells)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a mixing bowl, stir together softened cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, Old Bay seasoning, diced celery, and chopped chives or green onion until fully combined and smooth.
- Fold in Crab Meat: Gently fold in the fresh lump crab meat along with salt and black pepper, being careful not to break up the crab too much to maintain its texture.
- Chill and Serve: Keep the dip chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy it with toast points, crackers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips, or your preferred dippers for a refreshing appetizer experience.
Notes
- Ensure the crab meat is well-drained and checked for any shell fragments for the best texture.
- For extra zest, add a little more lemon juice or a sprinkle of paprika on top before serving.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to meld.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crab dip, cold crab dip, seafood appetizer, cream cheese dip, Old Bay seasoning, easy appetizer
