Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoe's Crab ShackCrab & Shrimp Dip Recipe

Crab & Shrimp Dip Recipe

Inspired by Joe's Crab Shack
Time45m
Serves6

With crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese and Parmesan, with tortilla chips

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Condiments

Serving

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the seafood

    In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat and chopped shrimp. Gently mix to combine and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine the dip base

    In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Add seasonings

    To the cream cheese mixture, add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Stir until fully incorporated.

  2. 4

    Fold in seafood

    Gently fold the crab and shrimp mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.

  3. 5

    Add cheese

    Finally, fold in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.

Serving

  1. 6

    Chill and serve

    Transfer the dip into a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.

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