Get ready to elevate your outdoor dining experience with our delightful Dilly Crab Dip, a creamy and refreshing appetizer that is sure to be the star of your “Dinner Out” affair. This crowd-pleasing dip combines the sweet and delicate flavors of crab with the zesty tang of dill, creating a perfect harmony of tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re spreading it on crackers, pairing it with crunchy veggies, or enjoying it with some artisan bread, this Dilly Crab Dip is a delectable addition to your al fresco dining spread. So, gather your loved ones, soak up the beauty of the outdoors, and savor every delightful scoop of this exquisite dip during your memorable “Dinner Out” event.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (low-fat mayo works great too)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup flaked, cooked crabmeat (shells removed)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 2 tsp. finely chopped green onion
- 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- Dash bottled hot pepper sauce
- Dash ground red crushed pepper
- Fresh dill sprig (optional, garnish)
- Crackers or veggies (such as red sweet peppers, sliced zucchini, carrots, snow pea pods) for dippers
Directions:
Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, crabmeat, dill, onion, lime peel, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and crushed red pepper; mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours (or overnight). Serve with crackers or vegetable dippers.