Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMcGarvey'sCrab Dip Recipe

Crab Dip Recipe

Inspired by McGarvey's
Time1h
Serves6

Creamy crab dip served with house-made tortilla chips.

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Ingredients

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Crab Dip

Method

Crab Dip

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well-blended.

  2. 2

    Add Crab and Seasonings

    Gently fold in the cooked crab meat, chopped green onions, garlic powder, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

  3. 3

    Chill the Dip

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Tortilla Chips

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 6 wedges.

  2. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. 6

    Fry the Chips

    Working in batches, add the tortilla wedges to the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally.

  4. 7

    Drain and Season

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips from the oil and drain on paper towels. While still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Serve the crab dip chilled with the freshly made tortilla chips.

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