Spicy Crab Dip Recipe

Serves 4-6 people 

Ingredients:

What We Know

Spicy Kimchi Mayo

• ¾ cup kimchi
• 2 tablespoons green onion (roughly chopped)
• 1 tablespoon siracha
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 ½ cups mayonnaise

Crab Mix

• 1 lb crab meat, lump crab
• 1 lemon zested with a microplane
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped pickled ginger
• ¼ cup green onions (sliced as thin as possible)
• 1/3 cup spicy mayonnaise

Garnish 

• 1 tablespoon chopped chives 

The backstory:

This crab dip is excellent any time of year and is fairly simple with not a lot of ingredients, so using high-quality crab meat is important. The combination of the sweet lump crab, spicy kimchi mayo and warm grilled bread is a magical combination. The key is caramelizing the kimchi mayo either with a kitchen torch or under your broiler to produce a great depth of flavor and present with a nice color to the top.

Instructions:

For the Spicy Kimchi Mayo

• Combine all ingredients in a blender except for the mayonnaise.

• Blend on high heat for 1 minute.

• Transfer kimchi mixture to a bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise until well combined.

• Transfer to a squeeze bottle if desired. This will make it a little easier when finishing the dish, but not mandatory.

For the Crab Mix

• Combine everything in a bowl and gently fold with a spatula until well combined. Try not to break up the crab too much.

• Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

To Finish 

• Place crab in a heat proof serving dish and microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.

• Drizzle the kimchi mayonnaise in an even layer over the crab mix.

• Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the mayonnaise until it is evenly brown. Alternatively, you can place under a preheated broiler until browned.

• Serve with grilled sourdough, tortilla chips or your favorite crackers.

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