Easy Seafood Dip Recipe
on Jun 06, 2022
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This creamy seafood dip combines delicious seafood, cheese, and spices and is sure to impress. Get creative with different seafood and spices and you can bake more than one variety!
This is an appetizer that’s easy to make ahead for your next party!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- seafood of your choice
- cream cheese
- mayonnaise
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- green onions
- shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- cooking spray
How to Make Seafood Dip
- Stir together the seafood, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, green onions, and 1/2 cup of the cheese in a bowl.
- Evenly spread the crab mixture into the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until bubbling and the cheese melts. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese begins to brown.
- Top with more green onions. Serve immediately.
Tips and Tricks
- You can use different seafood like scallops or lobster. Just make sure they’re thawed before you cook.
- This recipe calls for Monterey Jack, but you can use any melty cheese like cheddar or mozzarella.
- Serve it with crackers, veggies, tortilla chips, and more!
Variations
Looking for ways to add extra oomph to your seafood dip? Check out these simple yet sensational variations:
- Spice up this seafood dip with jalapenos or chili powder.
- Add artichoke hearts to your dip for a healthy and tasty addition.
- You can add some crumbled bacon and it is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Can You Make Seafood Dip Ahead Of Time?
Yes! You can make this dip up to 8 hours before the party starts! Make sure to cover and refrigerate, and you can bake it before serving. Just add a few minutes in the oven if the dip comes straight from the fridge.
What Kind Of Food Go With Seafood Dip?
Restaurants typically serve seafood dip with crusty baguettes, but it works well with just about any type of cracker, veggie, or tortilla chips.
Seafood Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz seafood of your choice, crab, shrimp, etc.
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions, plus more for serving
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Stir together the seafood, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, smoked paprika, green onions, and 1/2 cup of the cheese in a bowl.
- Evenly spread the crab mixture into the baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling and the cheese melts. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese begins to brown.
- Top with more green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
