King Crab and Lobster Party Dip
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
King Crab and Lobster Party Dip
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings40
Cook Time16 Minutes
Ingredients
16 to 20 cups water
2 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning, divided
2 lemons, halved
1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen wild-caught lobster tail
1 lb. frozen king crab arm with claw
1 (24 oz.) container Fresh Thyme plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 (8 oz.) container whipped cream cheese
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. reserved cooking water
Organic smoked paprika, for garnish
Fresh dill, for garnish
Fresh Thyme bakery breads and/or fresh vegetables, for serving
Directions
- In a large stock pot, add water and 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning. Squeeze lemon halves into water, then add. Bring to boil. Add frozen lobster tails; boil for 3 to 4 minutes or until lobster tails reach 145°F. Remove from boiling water; reserve water in stock pot. Slightly cool lobster tail. Remove meat from shells and break into large chunks. Set aside to cool.
- Return water in stock pot to boil. Add frozen crab; boil for 3 to 4 minutes or until crab reaches 145°F. Remove from boiling water; reserve 2 Tbsp. cooking water. Slightly cool crab. Remove meat from shells and break into large chunks. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, place yogurt, cream cheese, shallot, reserved 2 Tbsp. cooking water, and remaining 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning. Cover and pulse for 30 to 60 seconds or until combined.
- Transfer yogurt mixture to a large serving bowl. Gently stir in lobster and crab, and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice.
- Garnish smoked paprika and dill, if desired. Serve with breads and/or vegetables for dippers.
Nutritional Information
15 minutes
Prep Time
16 minutes
Cook Time
40
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 40 servings
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Old Bay Seasoning For Seafood, Poultry, Salads, Meats - 6 Ounce
Lemons - 1 Each
Lobster Tail - 4 Ounce
King Crab Arm With Claw - 1 Pound
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Fresh Thyme Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt - 24 Ounce
Philadelphia Original Whipped Cream Cheese - 8 Ounce
Organic Shallots - 8 Ounce
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Simply Organic Smoked Paprika - 2.72 Ounce
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Fresh Thyme Organic Dill - 0.75 Ounce
Fresh Thyme Double Crust French Bread - 19 Ounce
Nutritional Information
Directions
- In a large stock pot, add water and 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning. Squeeze lemon halves into water, then add. Bring to boil. Add frozen lobster tails; boil for 3 to 4 minutes or until lobster tails reach 145°F. Remove from boiling water; reserve water in stock pot. Slightly cool lobster tail. Remove meat from shells and break into large chunks. Set aside to cool.
- Return water in stock pot to boil. Add frozen crab; boil for 3 to 4 minutes or until crab reaches 145°F. Remove from boiling water; reserve 2 Tbsp. cooking water. Slightly cool crab. Remove meat from shells and break into large chunks. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, place yogurt, cream cheese, shallot, reserved 2 Tbsp. cooking water, and remaining 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning. Cover and pulse for 30 to 60 seconds or until combined.
- Transfer yogurt mixture to a large serving bowl. Gently stir in lobster and crab, and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice.
- Garnish smoked paprika and dill, if desired. Serve with breads and/or vegetables for dippers.