Best 11 Crab Spread Ii Recipes

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Crab spread is a seafood dish that typically comprises crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings. It can be served as an appetizer, sandwich filling, or cracker spread. Crab spread is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. This article provides two delicious crab spread recipes: a classic crab spread and a spicy crab spread.

The classic crab spread recipe is a simple and straightforward dish that is perfect for any occasion. It combines lump crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. The spicy crab spread recipe adds a kick of heat to the classic dish with the addition of diced jalapeños and cayenne pepper. Both recipes are easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a classic or spicy crab spread, these recipes are sure to please.

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CRAB DIP



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This easy Crab Dip recipe is meant to impress, made with fresh lump crab meat in a creamy dip that can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounce package cream cheese (, room temperature)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt*
1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ of a lemon (, juiced)
1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese (, divided)
½ teaspoon hot sauce (, or more, to taste)
1 pound fresh jumbo lump crab meat
sourdough bread
crackers
tortilla chips
chopped cold veggies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Stir in mayo, sour cream, garlic, green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, Worcestershire, and lemon juice.
  • Add ¾ cup cheddar cheese and hot sauce and mix until smooth. Stir in crab meat.
  • Spread into a 9″ pie dish or similar size baking pan and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  • Serve warm, with slices of sourdough bread, crackers, tortilla chips or chopped cold veggies.
  • Leftover crab dip will keep, stored covered in the fridge, for up to 5 days. Rewarm in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1156 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAM CHEESE CRAB SPREAD WITH HOMEMADE CROSTINI



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or cream cheese, softened
1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
4 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic
1 baguette, sliced into 18 rounds and toasted

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese and all but 1/2 cup of the crabmeat in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll into an 8-inch log and refrigerate until firmed up slightly, about 1 hour. Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup crabmeat until serving.
  • Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking.
  • Place the log on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over it, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl to serve on the side. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crabmeat on top and garnish with the chives. Rub the garlic onto one side of each slice of bread and arrange the bread on the serving platter.

CRAB IMPERIAL II



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A tangy, rich crab dish that will be enjoyed by the family or by guest. Incorporate scallops and tiny shrimp to dress up the dish.

Provided by Al P.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound crabmeat
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup fresh bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, and beaten egg.. Mix thoroughly.
  • In an 8" pie dish, spread mixture and lightly coat the entire dish with bread crumbs. Then sprinkle the top with paprika. Dot the dish with the butter.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 166.1 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1086.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CREAMY CRAB SPREAD



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This spread is so good, we never have leftovers. It's ideal for busy days because it's ready in a jiffy. -Norma Reynolds, York, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon grated onion
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and ketchup; beat until smooth. Stir in the crab and onion. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

EASY CRAB COCKTAIL SPREAD



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Make and share this Easy Crab Cocktail Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb backfin crab meat, picked over
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup seafood cocktail sauce

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese on plate.
  • Pour cocktail sauce over cheese.
  • Place the crabmeat on top.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

CRAB SPREAD I



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An easy, but filling appetizer for your next party. Serve with small serving knife over assorted crackers.

Provided by L. Gerken

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
1 (12 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese on large plate. Cover with crabmeat, squeeze juice of one lemon over the crabmeat. Pour cocktail sauce over top of the entire concoction.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1324.6 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

WARM CRAB DIP II



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If you serve this in sliced pita bread it taste like the hot crab sandwiches served at state fairs . Good with chips, too! To prepare in the microwave, soften the cream cheese in a microwave safe dish. Follow the steps for combining the ingredients. Microwave on medium for 4 to 6 minutes.

Provided by Penny

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 green onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can canned crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium baking dish, mash the cream cheese with a fork. Blend in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and green onion.
  • Rinse the crab meat and remove any pieces of shell. Flake the crab meat and mix it into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 135.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SHRIMP SPREAD II



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This is a wonderful hot shrimp spread for crackers. It's quick and easy, and it goes quickly whenever it's served.

Provided by joan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Shrimp Dip Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (4.5 ounce) cans shrimp, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 dash vinegar-based hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, dill, and hot pepper sauce. Pour mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning and paprika.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes; or until the mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 219.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CURRIED CRAB SPREAD



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At holiday time, I always have cream cheese and crabmeat on hand. In case of drop-ins, I just mix up an easy spread by adding mango chutney and spices. -Jennifer Phillips, Goffstown, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce, optional
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup mango chutney
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or chives
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon zest, curry powder, salt and, if desired, chili sauce; gently fold in crab. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer bread crumbs to a shallow bowl., Unwrap disk and press all sides into bread crumbs; place on a serving plate. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRAB SPREAD



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Make and share this Crab Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BelindaGA

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 1/2 ounces top quality crabmeat (fresh, canned "or" frozen)
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small onion, grated
0.5 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Whip cream cheese with mixer.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise and onion; mix well.
  • Spread evenly on a serving platter.
  • Spread 1/2 bottle chili sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Flake drained crabmeat over the top.
  • Sprinkle with dried parley flakes.
  • Serve with Frito scoops or with crackers as a spread.

LUMP CRABMEAT AU GRATIN/DIP II



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Pappadeaux's is famous for many delicious dishes, the crab & spinach dip being one of the most popular. Here's my version of that amazing dip. Shrimp or Crawfish can be added or substituted for the crabmeat.

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 small onion, chopped fine
2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 c butter
1 lb lump crabmeat
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
4 oz monterey jack cheese, cubed
4 oz philadelphia cream cheese
3/4 c half & half
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
3/4 - 1 c cheddar or colby jack cheese, shredded
1 - 2 baguettes, diagonally sliced
1 - 2 stick butter, melted
2 tsp powdered or granulated garlic
1 Tbsp dried chopped parsley
finely grated parmigiano reggiano

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350° F. Microwave onions and garlic in microwave safe bowl with just a little water for about 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. Completely drain the liquid and set aside.
  • 2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add crabmeat and sauté about 3 minutes being careful not to break up crabmeat. Scoop out crab meat and add to onions. Leave the liquid in the skillet.
  • 3. Reduce heat to low and stir flour into the crab/butter liquid until well blended.
  • 4. Add Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese; stir until cheeses are completely melted.
  • 5. Increase heat to medium and add Half & Half, salt, pepper & cayenne, stirring continuously until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
  • 6. Fold in onions and crab meat, being careful not to break up crabmeat.
  • 7. Pour into 6 individual buttered Ramekins or into a buttered 9 x 9 shallow casserole dish.
  • 8. Sprinkle top with green onions, then top with shredded cheese. If serving as a dip, make the garlic bread now.
  • 9. Put the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with foil. Combine melted butter and granulated garlic then liberally brush on one side of the baguette slices. Sprinkle lightly with parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
  • 10. Put dip in the oven on lower rack and garlic bread on the top rack. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and dip is hot and bubbly, and garlic bread is toasted. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to remove all of the cartilage from the crab meat before using it.
  • If you don't have any mayonnaise on hand, you can use Greek yogurt as a substitute.
  • Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the crab spread for a brighter flavor.
  • Garnish the crab spread with chopped chives or parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

Crab spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it classic or spicy, there is a crab spread recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer to serve at your next party or gathering, give crab spread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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