Description
This Cold Cajun Crab Dip is a creamy, zesty appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties. Combining tender crabmeat with a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and Cajun spices, it delivers a flavorful punch with a smooth, rich texture. Served chilled and paired with crispy crackers, this dip is an easy make-ahead recipe that brings a touch of Cajun flair to your snack table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces crabmeat
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped chives
- Crackers, for dipping
Instructions
- Mix the base ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Cajun seasoning, Louisiana hot sauce, lemon juice, and chopped chives. Use a hand mixer to blend these together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as desired to balance the flavors.
- Add crabmeat: Gently fold in the crabmeat using a spatula, taking care to keep the crab chunks intact and avoid overmixing to maintain texture and freshness in the dip.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate the dip for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly for optimal serving consistency.
- Serve cold: Before serving, give the dip a light stir and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped chives. Present with your choice of butter crackers or other dippers for a delicious Cajun-inspired appetizer.
Notes
- For best flavor, use lump crabmeat with minimal shell pieces.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and Cajun seasoning based on your preferred spice level.
- This dip can be made up to a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve with a variety of crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Cajun
Keywords: Cajun crab dip, cold crab dip, creamy crab appetizer, easy party dip, no cook crab dip, spicy crab dip
