Irresistible Hot Seafood Dip with Shrimp and Crab
Get ready to dig into a bubbling dish of pure comfort! This Hot Seafood Dip is everything a seafood lover dreams of. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender crab and shrimp, it’s the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at parties (so make a double batch!).
The bold flavor combo of Worcestershire, garlic, and lemon gives it that irresistible depth, while melted cheddar seals the deal. Serve it warm and watch everyone come back for seconds.

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Whether you’re hosting game night, a holiday gathering, or just hanging out with family, this dip feels a little fancy without being fussy. Plus, it comes together easily – no stress, just flavor.
How to Make Hot Seafood Dip
Here are the ingredients you need to make this hot seafood dip, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 6 oz can white crab meat
- 6 oz can tiny shrimp
- ½ cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 green onion, for garnish

Step by Step Instructions
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Rinse and thinly slice the green onions. Set aside for garnish.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and garlic powder. Use a hand mixer or sturdy spoon to blend everything until smooth and creamy with no lumps.

4. Gently fold in the crab meat and chopped shrimp, being careful not to break them up too much. Stir in the shredded cheese.

5. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle green onion over the dip for a pop of color and added flavor. Bake for 15 minutes.

6. Serve hot with your favorite crackers toasted baguette slices, or tortilla chips and enjoy!

You know that moment when everyone crowds around the dish, dipping until it’s basically gone? Yeah, that’s this dip. It’s cozy, creamy, and totally addictive – the kind of thing you’ll be asked to bring again and again. Pair it with crackers, toasted bread, or even veggies, and you’ve got yourself a crowd-pleaser. Trust me, once you make it, it’s going in your regular appetizer rotation.
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Hot Seafood Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 6 oz can white crab meat
- 6 oz can tiny shrimp
- ½ cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rinse and thinly slice the green onions. Set aside for garnish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and garlic powder. Use a hand mixer or sturdy spoon to blend everything until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and chopped shrimp, being careful not to break them up too much. Stir in the shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle green onion over the dip for a pop of color and added flavor. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite crackers toasted baguette slices, or tortilla chips and enjoy!


