Crescent City Shrimp & Crab Dip with Sweet Onions

Bring the flavors of New Orleans to your Big Game celebration with this Crescent City Shrimp & Crab Dip featuring sweet onions. This creamy, savory dip combines caramelized sweet onions, lump crab, fresh shrimp, and Creole spices for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for pairing with tortilla chips, it’s a winning choice for any party spread. The natural sweetness of the onions enhances every bite, making this dish a true standout at your next gathering.

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup ham, diced
  • 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 1 (8-ounce) container lump or claw crabmeat, picked free of shell
  • ½ pound cooked peeled and deveined fresh shrimp, chopped
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Tortilla chips, to serve
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a small cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sweet onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Stir in sherry.
  5. Add ham. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Add cream cheese and mayonnaise, stir until smooth.
  8. Add in chopped green onion, hot sauce, lemon juice, and Creole seasoning. Stir until well combined.
  9. Gently stir in crab, shrimp, and Parmesan.
  10. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with chips.
  11. Garnish with sliced green onion and extra shrimp if desired.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Tags: Appetizers | Tailgating