Cajun Crab Dip
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INGREDIENTS
  • 8 oz. light cream cheese
  • 2 T. milk
  • 1 t. cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. pepper
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 c.
  • 1 - 6 oz. can crab meat
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1/4 t. cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 t. salt
  • 1/8 t. freshly ground pepper
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a large bowl, whip cream cheese, add milk, and Cajun seasoning, 1/4 t salt, 1/4 t pepper, and 1/2 c. parmesan cheese, set aside.
  2. Over medium high heat, heat olive oil and garlic, add shallots. Simmer until slightly browned. Add crab meat, cayenne, salt, pepper. Cook until fragrant, 4-5 min.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat and add crab mixture to cream cheese mixture, beat until combined. Put dip in a pie dish and sprinkle w/ 1/4 c. parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 min.
  5. To make festive looking, serve with colored tortilla chips OR sourdough bread pieces.