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Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip
4.7 from 21 votes

Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip

This creamy, cheesy dip is loaded with lump crab meat, bell peppers, and onions for an irresistible appetizer that tastes just like the restaurant favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 teaspoons chopped yellow onion
  • 6 ounces crab meat lump
  • 4 teaspoons green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon green onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon parsley for garnish, chopped, fresh
  • tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small, shallow baking dish.
  2. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and butter and mix until smooth. Add the seasoned salt and paprika and stir to incorporate. Fold in the yellow onion, crab meat, bell pepper, green onions, and mozzarella cheese.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until bubbly, about 10 to 14 minutes.
  4. Garnish with parsley and serve with unsalted or lightly salted tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Serve with small toasts, corn chips, or your favorite crackers.
  • Serve with fresh vegetables for a low carb and Keto friendly appetizer.
  • Old bay seasoning tastes great in this dip
  • Don't have any crab meat on hand? You can use small shrimp for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 865mg (36%) Potassium 168mg (4%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 640IU (13%) Vitamin C 9.7mg (11%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 865mg 36%
Potassium 168mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 640IU 13%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.