Hot Crab Dip Recipe

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Hot Crab Dip Recipe

This cheesy and creamy Hot Crab Dip recipe is made with tender fresh crab meat, fresh lemon zest and lots of cheese. This crowd-pleasing crab dip recipe is made in only 25 minutes from start to finish!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill. chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 16 ounces lump crab meat
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese, grated
  • 2 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • lemon slices
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic, lemon zest and chopped dill. Sauté, stirring constantly until aromatic, 1-2 minutes making sure not to brown the garlic!
  3. Stir in the crab meat and mix gently not to break up the delicate meat. Remove from the heat.
  4. Transfer the seasoned sautéed crab meat to a large bowl. Add mayonnaise and shredded cheese. Mix gently to combine.
  5. Transfer the crab mixture to a small baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and garnish with lemon slices and dill, if desired. Serve hot with crackers, bread, crostini or pita chips.

Notes

  • I always pick over the crab meat, gently rubbing my fingers through the lumps of crab looking for any pieces of shell that may have been left with the meat.
  • Don't use imitation crab meat to make this recipe.
  • You can sprinkle on chopped chives as a garnish.
  • Serve with bread,  crackers, crostini, pita chips, melba toast, pretzel crackers or celery sticks

Nutrition Information

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Calories 752kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 71g (109%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 38g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 1238mg (52%) Potassium 221mg (6%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 318IU (6%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 393mg (39%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 752 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 752kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 71g 109%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 38g 224%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 1238mg 52%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 318IU 6%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 393mg 39%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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