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This cold crab dip is a cool, refreshing dip that is perfect for beachside days or summer picnics. With only a few easy ingredients you can be enjoying this dip in a matter of minutes!
I make this chunky cold crab dip to serve on crackers for an easy summer appetizer, but with imitation crab available anytime of year, it can be made anytime. I often make it for New Year’s Eve. If you are a fan of crab salad or a crab salad sandwich, this dip will be your new favorite thing! The seaside flavor takes me away to my dream beach vacation. I love the crunchy elements to this dip, the celery works so well with the crabmeat. Enjoy at your next fancy party, or on your next beachside picnic. Your guests will love it!
Ingredients
With only a few ingredients, this easy cold crab dip recipe can be made in minutes.
- Imitation crabmeat – You can also use real jumbo lump crab meat. It’s whatever you can get ahold of and what you want to use. Imitation crabmeat can be found in the seafood section of the grocery store.
- Celery- Chopped celery gives an excellent crunch!
- Salt and pepper – To taste, adds a lot of flavor.
- Mayonnaise – Gives the creaminess to this dip.
- Fresh lemon juice – About ¼ of the lemon.
- Fresh dill – Just to garnish, optional.
How to Make Cold Crab Dip
- Begin by cutting down your crab into small pieces. You can do this with a knife or a food processor.
- Next, add the chopped up crab to a bowl with celery and salt and pepper.
- Finally, add your mayo and lemon, stir to blend, and top with dill to garnish.
- You can serve with any crackers or toasted bread that you wish.
What to Serve with Cold Crab Dip
Serve this crab dip with whole wheat crackers, buttery crackers (like Ritz), club crackers, fresh pita chips, or baguette slices. You may also wish to enjoy with veggies such as lettuce to create a lettuce boat, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or bell peppers.
Recipe Tips
For a creamier dip: Combine mayonnaise with 8 ounces of softened cream cheese for a creamier, more hearty dip.
Spice it up: For extra flavor and a little kick, add some Dijon mustard or even a little sriracha or hot sauce.
Make it ahead of time: This dip is so easy to make ahead of time to serve later. Once made, this product lasts 3 days when kept in the fridge and stored properly.
How Long Does Cold Crab Dip Last?
If you use imitation crab, it will last up to 3 days in the fridge, properly stored in a tightly closed Tupperware. If you use real crab meat, it will last 2-4 days, depending on when it was purchased. Also, remember to store it correctly and keep it cold. With both of these, remember that if anything smells off or fishy, it’s best to throw it away and not risk getting sick.
More Crab Recipes
Whether fresh or imitation, crab is versatile and delicious. Here are a few of our favorite crab recipes!
Cold Crab Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 pound imitation crab meat (or you can use lump crab)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (about ¼ lemon)
- fresh dill (to taste)
Instructions
- Chop crab into small pieces. You can also shred the crab by using a food processor.
- Place crab in a bowl with chopped celery and toss together with salt and pepper.
- Combine mayonnaise and lemon and stir into the crab mixture until well coated. Sprinkle with fresh dill (optional).
- Serve on crackers or baguette bread.
This crab dip was delicious, I could not stop snacking on it.
This crab dip came to the beach with us and it was just the perfect afternoon of tasty goodness.
This is such a crowd-pleasing appetizer!! It’s gone so fast & super tasty!!
Delicious
Quick,fancy,DELICIOUS!!