Creamy Crab Snack Ideas
A silky crab spread with bright lemon and Old Bay, perfect for quick snacks. Scoop onto cucumbers, crackers, or toast.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8.5 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- 6.5 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 cup cucumber rounds for serving
- 6 oz crackers for serving
- 8 oz baguette slices, toasted for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Drain the crab and pick out any shell bits. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire, Old Bay, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the crab, green onions, and dill gently to keep the lumps intact.
- Cover and chill until slightly thickened and flavorful, about 15 minutes.
- Spoon onto cucumber rounds, crackers, or toast. Garnish with extra dill or Old Bay and serve.
Notes
Variation: Stir in 2 tbsp finely diced celery for crunch or swap dill for parsley. For a warm option, spread on baguette slices and broil until just heated and lightly golden, 2–3 minutes.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Creamy Crab Snack Ideas flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.