Joe’s Crab Shack-Inspired Crab Dip 🦀🧀🔥
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crab—just like the restaurant favorite!
Ingredients (Serves 6-8):
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1 lb lump crabmeat (fresh, canned, or imitation), drained & picked for shells
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mild cheddar)
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning for a kick)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp chopped green onions (+ extra for garnish)
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
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Buttered breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers for topping
Instructions:
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Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish (or cast-iron skillet).
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Mix: In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo until smooth. Stir in Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Old Bay, garlic powder, Worcestershire, lemon juice, green onions, and parsley. Gently fold in crabmeat.
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Bake: Spread into the dish, top with buttered breadcrumbs, and bake 20-25 mins until bubbly and golden.
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Broil: For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 mins (watch closely!).
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Garnish with extra green onions and serve hot with:
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Toasted baguette slices
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Crackers
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Tortilla chips
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Celery sticks
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Pro Tips:
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Luxury upgrade: Use jumbo lump crab and a splash of sherry.
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Spicy twist: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne.
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Make ahead: Assemble (without topping) and refrigerate overnight. Bake before serving.
Rich, decadent, and packed with crab—this dip disappears FAST! 😋🔥
Fun Fact: Joe’s Crab Shack serves theirs with a side of their signature Dungeness crab boil seasoning—sprinkle a little on top for extra authenticity!