We love a bougie on a budget recipe, and claw meat is a great, more affordable option when cooking with crab.
When we went to the beach this year, we bought a spicy crab dip, which ended up mostly just being cream cheese and pepper jelly – which, don’t get me wrong, was delicious. But it left me really wanting some spicy crab dip, so we made it at home!
This is also a great option to make ahead, store it in the fridge, then pop it in the oven 20 minutes before your guests arrive. An impressive, crowd pleasing appetizer is served!
Spicy Crab Dip
A creamy, spicy, decadent, and EASY appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb claw crab meat, cooked
- 3 oz cream cheeze softened
- 3 tbsp full fat mayonnaise I am using kewpie
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 serrano pepper finely minced, seeds included
- 1 tbsp Calabrian chilis or Trader Joe's Bamba sauce
- 3 green onion whites and greens separated
- 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Mince the green onions and serrano peppers as finely as possible
- Gently mix all ingredients besides the cheese in a bowl until well combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. It should taste a little salty because it will tone down in the oven.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, cover with cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is fully melted
- Switch oven to high broil and broil for 1-2 minutes to brown cheese.
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