Apr 12 2010
Spinach and Artichoke Dip, featuring King Crab
Spinach and Artichoke Dip is usually a preferred appetizer that most people order at restaurants. Who can resist the cheesy goodness of this dip that includes vegetables that are good for you? Doesn’t make you feel too guilty, right? So with that, we made our own version of Spinach and Artichoke Dip… but with the addition of King Crab meat! That extra layer of flavor really goes well with the cheese, spinach, and artichokes. This is an easy dip to prepare that will be a hit at any party and gathering. Serve it with some tortilla chips, toasted baguettes, or even pita bread. I promise you won’t feel crabby!
Here's what you'll need to prepare a casserole-sized dip that will feed about 8 people: 6 cups fresh baby spinach, 2 shallots thinly sliced, 1 lb. king crab meat, 2 cups marinated artichoke hearts, 8 oz. cream cheese cut into cubes, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning, 1 tsp paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté the spinach with shallots in some butter until spinach wilts, about 2 mins. If you don't have fresh spinach, frozen spinach (thawed) will be just fine.
Combine all of the yummy ingredients in a baking dish and sprinkle the top with paprika for color. Bake this at 375 degrees for about 12-15 minutes, or until the top begins to brown.
If you like a lot of cheese, then I would suggest adding more Parmesan cheese and/or cream cheese to the mixture. For us, we prefer to keep it lighter, yet flavorful. This way, we can really taste the textures of the crab, artichokes, and spinach. Give this recipe a try and alter it to your preference!
Just for your reference, here are other recipes we made using crab:
Spicy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Asparagus Crab Soup – Also Known As Vietnamese Sup Mang Cua
Crab Jambalaya with Catfish
Baked Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
To view or print-out this recipe, click here: Crab, Spinach and Artichoke Dip
I always thought this was such a complex dish to make when I ordered it at restaurants. It doesn’t look too hard at all! And it looks like it will be such a great hit at parties.
oh yum king crab. how did you buy this? in a can or fresh? i bought Alaskan King Crab for xmas last year from fish markets and it’s great. so much meat!
Sandy – Yeah, it’s really easy! (At least our version anyway). It’s a perfect appetizer at parties!
Simon – We used king crab meat from a can, but of course fresh would be superb! Sounds like you had a nice feast of king crab last Christmas. Lucky you!
How can anyone go wrong with a combination like this? Absolutely scrumptious and a great idea for parties
Mmm…delicious. I know I will enjoy this dip. This would be so good for parties. Thanks for sharing.
This dip looks very substantial.
What a luxurious dip, love the crab meat
It looks as though this classic dip really got dressed up with the addition of king crab. Delicious!
The dip sounds terrific with the addition of king crab, fabulous!
Love all these ingredients. Good dip!
Just splendid looking, Daniel. I’m not in king crab territory, but would like to try this with our local FL stone crabs. Many thanks for sharing.
Yum! Love some spinach and artichoke dip! I may sub the cream cheese for plain 0% yogurt to cut some of the calories, but i bet the cream cheese in this is fantastic!
That looks delicious! I really have to work on a dairy-free version.
This looks so yummy. I don’t understand why some of the famous food critics say seafood & cheese don’t mix. I think there are certain instances where they are very complimentary, (such as this).
as someone who hovers around the dip at any given party, i give this two thumbs up. not only would i be hovering, but i’d also be fending off other guests and hogging to myself.
I have made this in every variation you can think of and it is always good! I have a variation without carb on my blog too. Always it a hit at every bbq or party!
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You really kicked up artichoke dip with your King Crab! Sounds totally delicious! I love it.
I bet this dip is a crowd pleaser. Good job = )
You guys have a lovely blog!
oh wow this looks heavenly another great crab recipe looking it
I write the blog for an Alaskan seafood company could I feature it and link to you?
Rebecca
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The addition of King Crab meat really takes the dish to a different division. Inspired choice. Gourmet dip for sure.
Love the last pix so much!! Sigh wish I could serve this one day @ one of my parties…..
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This looks absolutely delicious. My daughter-in-law makes a killer spinach artichoke dip. The addition of crab meat is gilding the lily. Will suggest it to her. Thanks for visiting my blog. Will be back here often.
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This would be a big hit at a party. Great idea to add the crab.
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Oh Kissy, this looks great and love everything you added in there especially those cheese!
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I love crab dip and spinach artichoke dip – mixing them together sounds great!
Mmmm absolute the best dip you will ever eat.
The colored chips gives a very colorful display.
Daniel & Krissy good choice for a party dip.
Oh I love the dip! I am crazing it now!!
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What a superb & tasty looking dip!!
It screams: EAT ME!!!!
What a great idea for a dip! I’ve never tried anything like that but it sounds really yummy.
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You had me at King Crab. Mmmm!!!
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You had me at King Crab. Mmmm!!!
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Mmmm absolute the best dip you will ever eat.
The colored chips gives a very colorful display.
Daniel & Krissy good choice for a party dip.
I’m a sucker for a great spinach and artichoke dip! This sounds excellent!