Cheesy Seafood Bake (Shrimp & Crab Dip)
This Cheesy Seafood Bake is a rich, creamy, and savory hot dip loaded with succulent shrimp and sweet crab meat. Baked until golden and bubbly, it is the ultimate appetizer for parties and gatherings.
Equipment
- 9-inch Pie Plate or Casserole Dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 cup crab meat lump or claw meat
Creamy Base
- 8 oz cream cheese softened (1 package)
- 1 cup shredded cheese blend Cheddar & Mozzarella
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce optional
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or small casserole dish.
- Make Creamy Base: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in shredded cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Mix well.
- Fold in Seafood: Gently fold in the shrimp and crab meat. Chop shrimp if large to ensure bite-sized pieces.
- Bake: Spread mixture into the dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Serve: Let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm with baguette, crackers, or chips.
Notes
Ensure seafood is patted dry before mixing to prevent a watery dip.