Best Virginia Crab Dip Recipes

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BAKED CRAB DIP



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We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even fill the bread bowl early in the day and chill it until serving. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. -Marie Shelley, Exeter, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups flaked imitation crabmeat
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 round loaves (1 pound each) unsliced sourdough or Italian bread
Additional sliced green onions, optional
Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or toasted bread cubes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream; mix well. Fold in crab, cheese and onions. Cut the top third off each loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottoms, leaving 1-in. shells. Cube removed bread and tops; set aside. Spoon crab mixture into bread bowls. Place on baking sheets. Place reserved bread cubes in a single layer around bread bowls. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until the dip is heated through, 45-50 minutes. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers or toasted bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TANGIER ISLAND VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES



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I grew up eating these crab cakes, which are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They're absolutely delicious every time I make them. -Ann Girucky, Norfolk, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 12 crab cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat, drained
2 slices white bread, finely crumbled (about 1-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients until blended. Fold in crab until well coated. Gently stir in bread crumbs until well blended. Shape into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes in batches; cook until dark golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIP



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Many of the Maryland Green School students work to improve the health of our local treasure, the Chesapeake Bay. Crab stars in this creamy dip that highlights the importance of their efforts. -Carol Brzezinski, Marriottsville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°; in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, seafood seasoning and garlic salt. Fold in crab. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika., Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

VIRGINIA CRAB DIP



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This is a special hot crab dip. I obtained the recipe from a wedding caterer at a beautiful Chesapeake Bay Wedding. Never substitute claw or backfin and you will always have a hit! Everyone wants this recipe, It is best served with a crispy toast point or plain bagel chips , or crackers. I like to serve it in a chafing dish over...

Provided by Linda Ashby

Categories     Seafood

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh lump crabmeat (phillips in a can from costco)
1 pkg philadelphia real cream cheese (not fat free)
1 c real sour cream (8 oz) (not fat free)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice, fresh
1 pkg dry italian good seasons salad dressing mix

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl open the 8 oz package of cream cheese and let soften at room temp. set aside
  • 2. After cream cheese is soft, add the sour cream, and seasoning packette, gently fold in the can of drained crabmeat, last add the lemon juice and worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  • 3. Turn into a 1 qt casserole dish and microwave on medium to low power for 10 min , stopping to stir until heated through. Once warmed can be added to a chafing dish or may be held in a warm oven till ready to serve, This is best served hot .
  • 4. Serve crackers or dry chunks of crusty french bread for dipping.

WARM CRAB DIP



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Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, for the dish
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Crackers, for serving
1 jalapeno, cored, 1/2 chopped and 1/2 sliced, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack 4 inches below the broiler element and heat the broiler. Butter a medium gratin dish.
  • Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tarragon and wine and stir until smooth. Using a large spatula, fold in the crabmeat, taking care not to break the lumps. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to the prepared dish and top with the breadcrumbs. Broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes, depending on the strength of your broiler.
  • Serve warm on crackers topped with both chopped and sliced jalapenos and hot sauce on the side.

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