Deviled Crab Dip

Name: Deviled Crab Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons each finely chopped celery, green pepper and onion; 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1-1/2 cups crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; Assorted fresh vegetables or assorted crackers

Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is easy, elegant and delicious!

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons each finely chopped celery, green pepper and onion
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
Assorted fresh vegetables or assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, green pepper, onion, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon-pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in crab. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 230 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Deviled Crab Dip in Country February/March 2002

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AdriaD

Dec 20, 2011

I mixed mayo and sour cream together instead of using straight mayo. Turned out wonderfully and is a keeper recipe for us!
cherylallem

Feb 8, 2011

Mine was a bit juicy--thought I drained the crab well enough. The taste was definitely deviled crab, which I love!!