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Crab dip
Crab dip served with flatbread
Crab dip served with flatbread
Alternative namesMaryland crab dip
TypeDip
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateMaryland
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsCrab and cream cheese
Ingredients generally usedMayonnaise

Crab dip, sometimes referred to as Maryland crab dip,[1][2] is a thick, creamy dip that is typically prepared from cream cheese[3] and lump crab meat.[4] Other primary ingredients such as mayonnaise may be used. Various types of crab preparations, species and superfamilies are used, as are a variety of added ingredients. It is typically served hot, although cold versions also exist.[5][6] Hot versions are typically baked or broiled. It is sometimes served as an appetizer.[7][8] Accompaniments may include crackers and various breads. Some U.S. restaurants offer crab dip, commercially produced varieties exist, and some stadiums offer it as a part of their concessions.

Ingredients

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Fresh, frozen or canned crab meat may be used in the preparation of crab dip.[4][5][9] Different types of crab meat may be used, such as jumbo lump,[6][7] lump[4] backfin,[5] leg[10] and claw, among others. Various types of crab species and superfamilies are also used, such as blue crab,[2][11] Dungeness crab[8] and Alaska king crab,[10] among others.

Some versions may use mayonnaise, other types of cheese, such as pepper jack cheese, brie cheese or Cheddar cheese instead of or in addition to cream cheese as primary ingredients.[10][12][13][14][15] Some may incorporate other seafoods in addition to crab, such as imitation crab,[13] lobster,[16] shrimp[17] and surimi.[18] Additional ingredients may include mushrooms, artichoke, onion, green onion, shallot, green pepper, bread crumbs (such as panko),[2] heavy cream and others.[9][10][12] Bread crumbs may be used to top the dish, which may be browned during the cooking process creating a crust.[2] Sometimes Parmesan cheese is combined with the bread crumbs.[6] Some versions use Old Bay Seasoning as an ingredient to add flavor, and some are prepared spicy with the addition of ingredients such as hot sauce and red pepper.[19][20]

  • Crab dips
  • Warm crab dip with cheddar cheese
    Warm crab dip with cheddar cheese
  • Warm crab and lobster dip served with bread
    Warm crab and lobster dip served with bread
  • Close-up view of the same crab and lobster dip
    Close-up view of the same crab and lobster dip
  • Close-up of crab dip, with a crab atop
    Close-up of crab dip, with a crab atop

Preparation and service

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Some U.S. restaurants offer crab dip on their menus.[21] Commercially mass-produced crab dips are also manufactured.[22] Crab dip can be prepared in advance, refrigerated, and cooked at a later time.[10] It may be served in bread that has been hollowed-out, such as a sourdough loaf.[15] Crab dip may be served with crackers, flatbread, pita bread, bread, crostino, pretzels and sliced vegetables, among other accompaniments.[1][7][10]

  • Crab dip being baked in a toaster oven
    Crab dip being baked in a toaster oven
  • Crab dip served with vegetables
    Crab dip served with vegetables

Stadium concessions

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The Nationals Park baseball park in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the home ballpark for the Washington Nationals, offers a sandwich prepared with a half-smoke, Maryland crab dip and Virginia ham called "The DMV" as part of its concessions.[23] It was reported in August 2014 that Byrd Stadium on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland planned to offer a large 700 g (1+1⁄2 lb) soft pretzel baked with crab dip and melted cheese that serves four people as part of its concessions.[24] Byrd Stadium also offers other foods prepared with crab, such as nachos and "crab fries".[24]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Gleiter, Sue (January 27, 2014). "Super Bowl snackin': Try this Maryland Crab Dip recipe with homemade pretzels". Patriot-News. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d Morgan, Diane (2008). "Warm Maryland Crab Dip with Lemon Panko Topping". Reader's Digest. Archived from the original on 10 February 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Crab dip recipe". foodtolove. Archived from the original on 2017-05-03. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  4. ^ a b c Van Buren, Alex (April 1, 2014). "This Changes Everything: 4-Ingredient, Party-Starting Crab Dip". Yahoo Food. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  5. ^ a b c Conway, Linda Glick (1993). Party Receipts from the Charleston Junior League. Algonquin Books. pp. 52–53. ISBN 0-945575-84-X.
  6. ^ a b c Glusco, Jodi Leese (April 24, 2012). "Best Crab Dip". WRAL. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  7. ^ a b c McCann, Ann Greer (June 20, 2014). "Crab, and a curry dip: appetizer bliss". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  8. ^ a b Maldonado, José Ralat (June 30, 2010). "100 Favorite Dishes: Dungeness Crab Dip at Hibiscus". Dallas Observer. Archived from the original on 4 July 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  9. ^ a b Martinson, Suzanne (February 4, 2001). "Hot Crab Dip". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on 11 October 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  10. ^ a b c d e f Casey, Kathy (November 12, 2013). "Warm Crab, Mushroom and Brie Dip". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  11. ^ Wilbur, T. (2006). Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2: More Amazing Clones of Famous Dishes from America's Favorite Restaurant Chains. Plume. pp. 195–196. ISBN 978-0-452-28800-3.
  12. ^ a b Drick, Perry (2009). Grits To Guacamole. Robert Perry. p. 26.
  13. ^ a b Fischer, Laurie. Dip Recipes. p. 17.[permanent dead link]
  14. ^ Long, S. (2003). Extreme Lo-carb Cuisine: 250 Fabulous Recipes with Virtually No Carbohydrates. Adams Media. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-59337-007-7.[permanent dead link]
  15. ^ a b "Cook's Corner: Tasty, hot crab dip baked in sourdough". Los Angeles Daily News. July 29, 1998.
  16. ^ "Marlow's Crab & Lobster Dip". Orlando Sentinel. July 10, 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  17. ^ Jones, Jeanne (January 3, 2007). "Hot or cold Deviled Crab Dip gets low-fat makeover". Deseret News.
  18. ^ Greenman, B. (2011). America's Hometown Recipe Book: 712 Favorite Recipes from Main Street U.S.A. Hachette Books. p. 66. ISBN 978-1-57912-864-7.
  19. ^ Randle, Larry (2014). Dip Lover's Cookbook. MaxHouse. Retrieved 31 August 2014.[permanent dead link]
  20. ^ Teats, Darrell (August 19, 2008). "Darrell Teats' Recipe for Hot and Spicy Crab Dip!". KNOE Channel 8 News. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  21. ^ Williams IV, John-John (September 16, 2011). "Classic crab dip destined to be a tailgating winner". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on 2014-09-03. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  22. ^ Jeffries, Fran (February 12, 2013). "Crab dip sold at Costco recalled". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  23. ^ Steinberg, Dan (August 6, 2014). "Nats Park 'DMV' hot dog combines a half-smoke with Maryland crab dip and Virginia ham". The Washington Post. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  24. ^ a b Steinberg, Dan (August 27, 2014). "Maryland will sell 1.5-pound crab-inspired 'Chessie' pretzels at Byrd Stadium". The Washington Post. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
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