Shore is Good Seafood Dip with Crab and Shrimp is a favorite with our family, even my non-seafood loving husband. Filled with cheese, crab, and shrimp – what’s not to like? This is hearty enough to almost be a meal. Maybe you are still looking for an appetizer idea for any upcoming holiday events around Christmas, or it’s not too early to start planning New Years’ events. There’s still a ton of football and bowl games happening.
Do you love seafood? If you do, then you’re sure to love this good seafood dip recipe that I’m sharing today, but first a bit of a story of how I came by this yummy recipe!
The Start of my Favorite Seafood Dip
I got a version of this recipe from a cooking class I took from Paula Deen way back at the beginning of her career. In the summer of 2004, we had a great vacation to Savannah and Tybee Island, but the highlight for me was attending her cooking class. She had just married Michael and was still in the beginning stages of her empire.
When I saw a class offered the very week I was there, I had to go. Plus, to my delight, it was about seafood. Even then it wasn’t cheap, I knew it was probably a once in a lifetime chance.
It was held in the basement of The Lady & Sons and was a small, intimate group. What you saw on TV is what she was in person, along with Jamie, Michael, her brother Bubba. and Aunt Peggy.
There was time for talking, autographs, and pictures. About a month later, I even got a feature article in the local newspaper. It was the best time.
And from that trip, came this seafood dip. Not only is it super simple to make, but it’s such a fun reminder of the time that I had there with Paula Dean as well!
How to make Seafood Dip with Crab and Shrimp
2 T Butter
1 medium green bell pepper, diced (mixture of red & green works great)
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
Half a can – cream of mushroom soup
½ C Mayonnaise
4 oz cream cheese, softened
8 ounces parmesan cheese
6 ounce can crabmeat, drained
6 ounces shrimp
Parsley, for garnish
Directions for making Seafood Dip
Preheat oven to 325.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the pepper, onion, and celery and sauté for approximately 2 – 3 minutes, just to soften them.
Do not let them brown. Cool.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese.
Stir in the crabmeat, shrimp, and cooled vegetables just until blended.
Spoon this mixture into a lightly greased 8 x 11 casserole dish
Bake for 30 minutes.
If serving in bread bowl, cut out the center of the loaf and use this bread to toast for serving.
After filling, sprinkle with extra cheese and broil for about 2 – 3 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve with toast points or crackers.
A few more hints and tips:
A few hints – this is great to make ahead of time.
With seafood being used, I would only make it up to one day ahead of time.
Plus, this tastes just as great being served almost at room temperature instead of right out of the oven.
In fact, I think you can taste all the flavors better.
I wouldn’t let it set out or cool longer than 30 minutes though just for safety reasons.
Even if I’m serving it in a bread bowl, I still bake it in a casserole dish, then put it in the bread right before serving.
I have used a mixture of red and green peppers since it does make the dish a little prettier.
I use salad shrimp, but if you are using larger size, you will need to dice them.
If frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water.
What do you dip into seafood dip?
I like to dip veggies, melba toast, soft bread, or just crackers in my seafood dip. (but let’s be honest – I could literally eat this by the spoonful as well!)
How do you store leftover shrimp dip?
This needs to be stored in the fridge when not being eaten. It has to remain cold due to the ingredients.
Can you leave out some of the seafood in this dip?
Sure! You can alter this seafood dip recipe any way that you want. Make it your own and create your own fun story to go along with it! But I encourage you to try the shrimp and crab combo first.
You’re sure to enjoy this good seafood dip! Dig in!
Shore is Good Seafood Dip With Crab and Shrimp
A warm cheesy, seafood dip perfect for any occasion. Great to make ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 T Butter
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced (mixture of red & green works great)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- Half a can – cream of mushroom soup
- ½ C Mayonnaise
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces parmesan cheese
- 6 ounce can crabmeat, drained
- 6 ounces shrimp
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pepper, onion, and celery and sauté for approximately 2 – 3 minutes, just to soften them.
- Do not let them brown. Cool.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and cream cheese.
- Stir in the crabmeat, shrimp, and cooled vegetables just until blended.
- Spoon this mixture into a lightly greased 8 x 11 casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
- If serving in bread bowl, cut out the center of the loaf and use this bread to toast for serving.
- After filling, sprinkle with extra cheese and broil for about 2 –35 minutes.
- Serve with toast points or crackers.
Notes
A few hints – this is great to make ahead of time.
With seafood being used, I would only make it up to one day ahead of time.
Plus, this tastes just as great being served almost at room temperature instead of right out of the oven.
In fact, I think you can taste all of the flavors better.
I wouldn’t let it set out or cool longer than 30 minutes though just for safety reasons.
Even if I’m serving it in a bread bowl, I still bake it in a casserole dish, then put it in the bread right before serving.
I have used a mixture of red and green peppers since it does make the dish a little prettier.
I use salad shrimp, but if you are using larger size, you will need to dice them.
If frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water.
More Seafood Recipes
Sheet Pan Shrimp and Asparagus
Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli Penne
That looks so good! I’m a huge seafood fan, and this dip sounds just about perfect. I need to make this and give it a try.
This looks and sounds great! I would love to make this as an appetizer for some guests! I love things I can dip other things into!
I don’t like too many dips with bread, but this one is so good.
So very cool that you were able to meet Paula Deen. I love that picture! This dip sounds so good! I am definitely going to have to try to incorporate it for one of our family get-togethers over the holidays.
Hope you do – we all love it. Even my husband who’s not a seafood person.
This seafood dip sure sounds delicious. We’re always looking for something new to try for New Year’s Eve this just might do the job.
The seafood dip looks and sounds delicious! You had me at ‘cheesy dip.’
I love how you served it in a bread bowl. It looks pretty and tastes better!
It is so good. I’m doing it for Thanksgiving.
We all love seafood in this house. I would like to try this seafood dip. I think it would be a big hit!
Yum! I would love to make this for a party. It is very original – much more exciting than ranch dip!
I could make a meal of it. I’ve tried to think of changing it a bit to make it a pasta sauce.
Wow, this dip sounds delicious. Perfect for this time of the year for appetizers at parties!
Your friends and family will love you for bringing this.
This seafood dip looks so delicious! I would love to try this. My family loves seafood very much.
It’s really good – so cheesy!
I have to be careful or I will just take a spoon to it.
This dip sounds and looks delicious! Love how you’ve added the different cheeses.
What a scrumptious sounding dip. I just copied it so I can try to make this over the holidays.
What an amazing recipe, and such a great experience to have met Paula Deen on your trip! I would love to try making this some day, I love her style of cooking!
This sounds super tasty. Growing up in FL I develop quite the love for anything seafood. Will have to try this
That’s so cool you were able to have that experience. It would be something I wouldn’t soon forget. And I would definitely love the recipe as I love anything seafood. Looks delicious.
I love seafood and this looks like a great dip to serve at holiday parties. I’m so going to try this!
What a great idea! I bet this is the perfect appetizer option. I need to try it out – loving your recipe and everything you included!
Fancy dips are always a treat!
I think your bunch would love this one.