August 24, 2023
Review RecipeBest Ever Cold Crab Dip

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This amazing classic cold crab dip is a favorite appetizer recipe for us. It’s easy to create fresh, delicious homemade flavor with simple ingredients.
I’ve had several people tell me this cold crab dip is the best they’ve tried — I think you’ll like it as well. If you love crab dips, make sure you try our crab rangoon dip and our hot crab dip as well. (For another classic appetizer, try these cucumber bites.)
Cold Crab Dip:
Let me tell you, it’s easy, delicious and quick. You’re going to love this cold crab dip.
You could serve this recipe a number of ways: it’s the perfect appetizer for guests, you can make it spicy, or you could make it a hot crab dip by serving it baked. I have a friend who always makes a crab dip and keeps it warm in her crockpot for parties, which I think is genius.
Any way you make it, it’s going to be yummy.
Growing up on an island, I’ve always loved seafood and crab is a favorite for me. You can make this quick dip a little more spicy or try adding something like artichoke or spinach. Or you could make it Buffalo style. .
Crab Dip Ingredients You Will Need:
- 8 ounces cream cheese whipped
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 12 ounces crab meat rinsed and drained to remove moisture
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 TBSP green onion
How to Make Crab Dip
My spin on this classic recipe couldn’t be simpler, I think you’ll be pleased. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
Add crab and seasonings mix until everything is evenly incorporated and serve with crackers or your favorite veggies.
It’s that simple.
Each time I eat crab dip, I’m reminded of the delicious food we enjoyed on vacation together. And of our quiet moments on our balcony.
I hope you enjoy this crab dip recipe soon as well.
Other Dip Recipes You Will Love:
- Rotel Dip
- Cream Cheese Dip <- Recipe stolen from my SIL
- Easy Cheese Dip
- Cookie Dough Dip <- Great for Dipping Apples!
- Beer Cheese Dip
- Seafood Gumbo
- Shrimp Dip
- Mexican Corn Dip
- Beer Cheese Dip
- Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Imitation Crab Dip
More Appetizer Recipes:

Crab Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese whipped
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 12 ounces crab meat rinsed and drained to remove moisture
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 TBSP green onion
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Add crab and seasonings mix until everything is evenly incorporated and serve with crackers or your favorite veggies!
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If you’ve been following along the last few days, you’ll know I’ve partnered with Princess Cruises to share memories from — and recipes inspired by — the trip Mike and I recently took to Alaska.
This cold crab dip recipe was actually inspired by one of my favorite moments of our Princess cruise in Alaska. We were in Glacier Bay. It’s a trip to the “Ice Ages.” It’s a national park and completely awe inspiring.
Not only was it visually stunning, you could hear the ice moving… it was such a unique experience, unlike anything else I’ve witnessed. It was mind blowing to be sitting in our room, looking out our balcony and see this natural phenomenon before us.
On this particular morning, I was watching Glacier Bay outside, taking in all the sights and while eating breakfast on our balcony. I had crab for breakfast along with the most delicious smoked salmon and quiche. What an amazing way to start the day.
After returning home, I’ve thought of that quiet moment on our balcony enjoying breakfast several times. I’ll admit, the crab I ate for breakfast has danced around my head quite a bit too. It was very delicious.
With that crab for inspiration, the team here at Spaceships and Laser Beams and I came up with this crab dip recipe.
Comments
Layne Henderson says
We LOVE this easy appetizer.. so delicious!
Tim Miller says
Can I use imitation crab instead ???
Layne Henderson says
You probably could, but I haven’t tried it that way. Good luck 🙂
Tin says
yeah this is so simple appetizer recipe – Thank you!
Johnny Wright says
Haven’t tried it yet but will do on the 24 th, looks great, having it with crayfish, as a dip.
Mandy Adams says
Do I have to use cayenne pepper? Is there another substitution? Thank you!!
Layne Henderson says
You can leave it out if you would like to. I think it adds a great flavor. Enjoy!
David says
What about adding horseradish in lieu of cayenne?
Treena Hilchie says
Best dip EVER! Made it with a bread bowl instead of crackers and was a success!
S says
What flavor Greek yogurt?
Layne Henderson says
Just the plain flavor. Enjoy!
Tamara says
Can you substitute something else like sour cream for the yogurt?
Layne Kangas says
You probably could – I haven’t tried it that way personally but I think it would work!
Mary says
Could I serve this in tiny bite sized cream puffs?
Layne Kangas says
Yes, that would be yummy!
Gale Fennell says
Do you use can or fresh
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Gale – we used canned for this. Enjoy!
Lisa says
Can I make this the day before or is it best the day of?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Lisa – that should be fine! Enjoy!