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Microwave Crabmeat Dip

Name: Microwave Crabmeat Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 113 g unsalted butter melted; 40 g yellow onion finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; 40 g celery finely chopped; 226 g cream cheese softened, cut into cubes; 0.13 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp hot sauce; 0.5 tsp salt; 454 g crabmeat drained well; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce

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

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

52%Score

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

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warm.