The Ultimate Seafood Dip

Dive into a decadent, crowd-pleasing appetizer with *The Ultimate Seafood Dip*, a creamy, cheesy creation loaded with succulent lump crab meat and tender chopped shrimp. This oven-baked dip combines rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and savory Parmesan and mozzarella for a gooey, indulgent base you'll crave. Fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic enhance the seafood's natural flavors, while a touch of Worcestershire and (optional) hot sauce adds complexity and just the right amount of heat. Perfectly golden and bubbling after a quick bake, this seafood dip is a show-stopping addition to any gathering. Serve it warm with crackers, baguette slices, or crisp veggies for an irresistible companion to your next party platter or game-day spread. Keywords: creamy seafood dip, baked crab and shrimp dip, party appetizer, warm cheese dip.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces cooked lump crab meat
• 8 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon worsteshire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Gently fold in the crab meat and chopped shrimp, being careful not to break them apart too much.

Step 4

Add the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into a medium-sized baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

Smooth the top of the dip with the back of a spoon and sprinkle a little additional shredded cheese or paprika on top for garnish, if desired.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and golden on top.

Step 8

Carefully remove the dish from the oven and allow the dip to cool for 5-7 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1344.2 grams (1344.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3938

Total Fat 338.10g	433%
Saturated Fat 115.60g	578%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 1263mg	421%
Sodium 5614mg	244%
Total Carbohydrate 85.00g	31%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 25.50g
Protein 161.20g	322%

Vitamin D 406IU	2028%
Calcium 2055mg	158%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1736mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.5%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 8.4%