Microwave Crabmeat Dip
This warm and creamy crab dip is incredibly fast to make using just a microwave. A rich cream cheese base is seasoned with aromatics and a hint of spice, then loaded with tender crabmeat for a perfect party appetizer.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 331 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery, crustaceans, fish, gluten, milk, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 113 gunsalted butter, melted
- 40 gyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- 40 gcelery, finely chopped
- 226 gcream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
- 0.13 tspgarlic powder
- 0.25 tsphot sauce
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 454 gcrabmeat, drained well
- 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
Equipment
microwave · large microwave-safe bowl · spatula · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the melted butter, chopped yellow onion, fresh parsley, and chopped celery.
About 2 min
- 2
Microwave on high power for 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Microwave power varies, so check the vegetables after 3 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- 3
Add the cream cheese cubes to the hot vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
About 1 min
- 4
Microwave on high for 1 minute to fully soften the cream cheese, then stir until the mixture is smooth.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: If the cream cheese isn't fully melted, microwave in 30-second bursts until it stirs smoothly.
- 5
Stir in the garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and Worcestershire sauce until thoroughly combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: For a gluten-free dip, ensure your Worcestershire sauce is certified gluten-free as some brands contain wheat.
- 6
Gently fold in the drained crabmeat, being careful not to break up the pieces too much.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Using a spatula for folding helps keep the crabmeat chunks intact for better texture.
- 7
Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, until the dip is heated through and bubbling at the edges.
About 4 min
- 8
Carefully remove the hot dish from the microwave, stir gently, and serve warm with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 331.3kcal
- Protein
- 15.1g
- Carbs
- 2.1g
- Fat
- 29.5g
- Fibre
- 0.3g
- Sugar
- 1.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warm.
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