Indulge in the rich and smoky flavors of our Easy Smoked Crab Dip, a simple yet elegant appetizer perfect for any gathering or special occasion. This recipe combines succulent crab meat with a creamy, smoky blend of cheeses, creating an irresistible dip that pairs wonderfully with crackers, veggies, or bread.
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Keyword Smoked Crab Dip
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 16oz.
Calories 137kcal
Author Bon Appeteach
Ingredients
8oz.Lump Crab Meat
2oz.Boursin Cheeseor softened cream cheese
2oz.Sour Cream
1/2cupShredded Pepper Jack Cheese
2Garlic Clovesminced
3Green Onionssliced thin
2Tbsp.Fresh Dillminced
1Tbsp.Dijon Mustard
1Tbsp.Worcestershire Sauce
1tsp.Celery Salt
1tsp.Black Pepper
1/2tspPaprika
1/4tspCayenne or Tabasco Sauce
Optional- 1 tsp Liquid Smokeif baking
Instructions
Preheat your smoker or grill to 350 F. and set it for indirect heat. Use a milder-mid tier wood for smoking. If baking, preheat your oven to 350 F. as well.
Start by rinsing the crab meat, patting it dry on paper towels, and checking for any stray shell pieces. Set it aside.
Mix the fresh dill, paprika, celery salt, cayenne (or Tabasco sauce), and black pepper in with the lump crab meat.
In a bowl, mix you boursin cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, green onion, and liquid smoke (if using) together in a bowl.
Add the seasoned lump crab meat mixture and the shredded cheese and fold everything together.
Place into a small baking dish or 6 inch cast iron pan and pat down until even. Grill/smoke/ or bake your dip until hot all the way through and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.
Remove from heat source and serve with sliced veggies, low carb chips and crackers, or regular bread and crackers that you prefer.
Notes
Any similar garlic herb cheese can be subbed with the Boursin cheese. Cream cheese works as well. Read the blog post for additional recipe substitutes too.