Cold Crab Meat Dip With Cocktail Sauce
If you're looking for a delicious appetizer for your next gathering, try this cold crab meat dip with cocktail sauce. It's a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds begging for more. The best part is that it's incredibly easy to make, so you won't be stuck in the kitchen all day.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. crab meat (canned or fresh)
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the mixture and stir until well blended.
- Season the mixture with Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Drain the crab meat and add it to the mixture. Stir gently until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Serve the dip with your favorite crackers, chips, or sliced vegetables. For an extra kick, make a cocktail sauce by mixing ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce together and placing a dollop on top of the dip. Enjoy!
Tips
- If using canned crab meat, be sure to drain it well before adding it to the mixture.
- You can use fresh crab meat instead of canned, but you will need to cook it first.
- For a lighter version of the dip, use reduced-fat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
- If you're not a fan of bell peppers or celery, you can leave them out or substitute with other vegetables.
- You can prepare the dip a day ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it.
Overall, this cold crab meat dip with cocktail sauce is a must-try recipe for any seafood lover. It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients and give it a try!
