Indulge in a culinary delight with our exceptional Artichoke and Crab Spread! This delectable spread, bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, is a symphony of fresh artichokes, succulent crab meat, a medley of aromatic herbs, and a touch of tangy lemon. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant parties, this versatile spread can be enjoyed as a dip with crispy crackers, as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or simply savored on its own.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through three distinct recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic Artichoke and Crab Spread, featuring a harmonious blend of artichoke hearts, crab meat, and mayonnaise, to the zesty Lemon-Herb Artichoke and Crab Spread, infused with fresh lemon zest and a medley of herbs, and the creamy Avocado Artichoke and Crab Spread, where the addition of ripe avocados lends a luscious, velvety texture, you'll find a recipe to suit every palate.
With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a treasure trove of variations, this guide ensures that you'll be able to create an unforgettable Artichoke and Crab Spread that will leave your guests craving for more. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey and discover the art of crafting this exquisite spread, ready to elevate your next gathering into an unforgettable culinary experience.
HOT ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP
My friend had made this recipe. Very tasty! Serve warm with baguette slices.
Provided by bernett5
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth; stir in garlic. Gently stir artichoke hearts, crab, Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, 1/3 cup red bell pepper, and cayenne pepper into cream cheese mixture. Transfer the dip to a 9-inch pie dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crumb topping is golden brown and dip is hot, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with 2 teaspoons green onion and 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 272.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
HOT ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP
Andrew Zimmern's rich dip guarantees a bite of something delicious with every scoop: jumbo lump crabmeat, artichokes, and Parmesan are combined and baked till bubbly brown. Serve it with buttered toast points for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Provided by Andrew Zimmern
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dip: Preheat oven to 525 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add crab meat, mayonnaise, Madeira, salt, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper. Mince the garlic (you should have about 1 tablespoon) and add to the bowl. Crumple up the parsley and finely chop it; add 3 tablespoons to the bowl and reserve the rest. Add the cheese to the bowl and set aside.
- (Note: If using canned artichokes, skip to Step 4.) Prepare fresh artichokes: Peel outer layers of the artichoke to reveal the tender leaves at the stem. Place the artichoke on its side and slice off the top third or so. Continue to peel away the darker outer layers, revealing the pale yellow interior. Make acidulated water: Add water to a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice from 1½ lemons into the water, followed by the squeezed lemon halves themselves. This acidulated water will be used to prevent the artichoke from oxidizing and turning brown. Set aside. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half directly into the dip.
- Continue breaking down the artichoke: Cut most of the stem off. Then use a paring knife to trim away the tough fibrous leaves around the stem. Slice off about an inch of the top to reveal the inner purple choke; remove the pale, tender layers surrounding the choke and place them in the acidulated water. Next, place the trimmed artichoke in the palm of your hand. Use a paring knife at an angle to cut all the way around the choke to remove it. (Don't cut too deep, or the tender heart will be removed, too!) Continue to scrape to remove all of the fuzzy hairs; a spoon works well, too. Slice what remains into ½-inch pieces and place into the acidulated water. Repeat with remaining artichokes. (Note: Artichoke pieces will need to be steamed or boiled for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the dip.)
- Canned artichokes: Make sure the hearts are well drained. Slice them diagonally into ¼-inch strips; add to the bowl with the other dip ingredients. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to break up the lump crab meat. Evenly spread mixture into a baking dish. Top with a pinch of paprika, some more chopped parsley, a sprinkling of salt, and 1-2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan. Baking the dip: Place baking dish on the upper rack of the oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 400 F. Bake uncovered until brown and bubbly, 20 minutes.
- Toast points: Meanwhile, slice bread into ¾-inch slices. Thinly spread butter onto both sides of each slice. Trim the crusts, then slice in half diagonally to get two triangles per slice. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 400 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Place toast points on a serving plate next to bubbling hot dip. Heap a spoonful of dip on toast and eat immediately.
CRAB-ARTICHOKE DIP
Good for parties? Yes! Fun for tailgates? Totally! Perfect for game night? You know it! In fact, we'd be hard-pressed to come up with an occasion where this yummy dip wouldn't be a welcome addition.
Provided by Nicole Darty
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cream the Parmesan and cream cheese with a mixer. Add artichokes, mayo, dill and garlic and mix well. Add green onions and lump crab mix just until well blended.
- 2. Bake @ 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
ARTICHOKE-CRAB SPREAD
Artichoke, crabmeat and cheese blend into a savory spread served with bread slices.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray inside of 1- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Place all ingredients except bread in cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 to 1 1/4 hours (or high heat setting 30 to 45 minutes) or until cream cheese is melted. Stir until cheese is smooth.
- Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from scorching. Turn to low heat setting.
- Serve with bread slices. Spread will hold up to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 80 mg
CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Saute shallots and garlic in olive oil until caramelized. Add the artichokes and crab, and saute. Add spinach, cream, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, and cheese. Stir. Let it simmer then puree mixture. Place in casserole dishes and top with bread crumbs. Bake for 7 minutes.
HOT CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP
Categories Condiment/Spread Dairy Shellfish Vegetable Bake Cocktail Party Buffet Parmesan Crab Artichoke Bell Pepper Winter Jalapeño Gourmet
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook artichoke hearts according to package instructions, then drain well and finely chop. Cook bell pepper in 1 tablespoon butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in artichokes and transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan over moderately low heat, then add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Add half-and-half in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking, 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in artichoke mixture, scallions, 1/3 cup parmesan, lemon juice, jalapeños, salt, and celery salt. Gently stir in crab. Transfer to a buttered 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
- Bake dip in middle of oven until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
ARTICHOKE CRAB SPREAD (FOR THE CROCK POT)
This is a great tasting dip that can be put together quickly. It has a thick spread consistency, but can easily be thinned with milk for dip with chips based on personal preference.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Spreads
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray inside of 1-3 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Place all ingredients except crackers in cooker.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or on high setting for 30 to 45 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Stir until cheese is smooth.
- Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from burning. Turn to low heat setting and hold for up to 3 hours.
- Serve with crackers.
CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP
This is delicious!! I served it on toasted French bread and with crudites. From the local newspaper. (I have made this now with no fat mayo and no fat sour cream and marinated bottled artichokes, turned out fantastic!!)
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Once thoroughly combined, spoon into a medium sized baking dish or 2 small ramikins and bake at 425f degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until mixture is browned and bubbly.
- Serve with pita wedges or French bread or crudites.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 201.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.5
SLOW-COOKER ARTICHOKE-CRAB SPREAD
Impress them with a restaurant-style creamy artichoke-crab spread in your slow cooker. No one needs to know it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place all ingredients except bread.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Stir until cheese is smooth.
- Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from scorching. Serve with bread slices. Spread can be kept warm on Low heat setting up to 3 hours; stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh and high-quality ingredients: Use fresh artichokes, crab meat, and other ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Prepare the artichokes properly: Trim and steam or boil the artichokes until tender. Remove the choke and leaves to get the edible artichoke hearts.
- Use good quality crab meat: Opt for fresh or frozen lump crab meat for a better flavor and texture. Avoid using imitation crab meat.
- Don't overcook the crab meat: Crab meat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked crab meat becomes tough and chewy.
- Use a food processor or blender: A food processor or blender can help you achieve a smooth and creamy spread. Pulse the ingredients until they are well combined, but be careful not to over-process.
- Season to taste: Adjust the seasonings according to your preference. Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper if desired.
Conclusion:
Artichokes and crab are delicious ingredients on their own, but when combined in a spread, they create a truly special dish. This artichoke and crab spread is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering or a special event. It's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy hosts. Serve this spread with crackers, bread, or vegetable crudités and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.
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