Blue Crab Dip -- Like Joe'S Crab Shack (Copycat) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
3 green onions, root ends trimmed, dark green ends trimmed, minced
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons red bell peppers or 1 1/2 tablespoons green bell peppers, diced
2 teaspoons dry white wine
2 teaspoons shrimp soup base (see Notes, below) or 2 teaspoons chicken soup base (see Notes, below)
2 teaspoons diced tomatoes or 2 teaspoons drained salsa
1/2 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (Old Bay)
Preparation
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Fold together all ingredients, except 1 Tbls. Parmesan.
Spread evenly into an oven-proof baking dish.
Microwave on 50% power for 4 minutes.
Sprinkle top with Parmesan.
Transfer dish to the oven and broil until top is slightly browned.
Notes: Serve with tri-colored corn tortilla chips. Shrimp base is a thick, paste-like bouillon that can be found in the supermarket next to the bouillon and granules. If you can't find it, use chicken soup base OR 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules.
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