40 minutes
A warm, indulgent baked crab dip with the zest of lemon and the kick of Old Bay seasoning, paired with the buttery crunch of Ritz crackers.
Unsalted Butter, softened
tablespoons
Lump Crab Meat, fresh
0 oz
Cream Cheese, softened
0 oz
Parmesan Cheese, grated
cups
cups
Lemon, zested and juiced
each
Scallion, minced
each
Old Bay Seasoning
teaspoons
teaspoons
Ritz Crackers, crushed
cups
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking dish with unsalted butter.
2. Combine Dip Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced scallion, Old Bay seasoning, and kosher salt. Mix until well combined and creamy.
3. Transfer to Baking Dish
Transfer the crab mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth it into an even layer.
4. Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, combine the remaining Parmesan cheese with the crushed Ritz crackers and sprinkle this mixture over the crab dip.
5. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
6. Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with additional Old Bay seasoning and minced scallions, and serve with Ritz crackers and sliced English cucumbers.
Use high-quality, fresh lump crab meat to provide a sweet, oceanic flavor and a satisfying texture.
Fold ingredients gently with a spatula to maintain the crab meat's texture.
Use a shallow baking dish, like a cast-iron skillet, for even heat distribution and a golden-brown crust.
Start with a conservative amount of Old Bay, taste, and adjust to enhance the crab's natural flavor.
Add lemon juice or white wine to cut through the richness and balance the flavors.
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