This creamy and flavorful dip is loaded with succulent crab meat and juicy shrimp. It's the perfect appetizer for any gathering or party. Serve it with crispy tortilla chips or toasted bread slices to enjoy the combination of savory seafood and creamy goodness. With a hint of spice and a burst of freshness from the herbs, this dip will keep your guests coming back for more. Get ready to impress everyone with this easy-to-make and mouthwatering crab and shrimp dip!
Ingredients
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and chopped shrimp into the cream cheese mixture. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to keep the texture of the seafood intact.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley on top.
- Refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the crab and shrimp dip chilled with crispy tortilla chips or toasted bread slices. Enjoy!