Seafood Dip

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Seafood Dip to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Seafood Dip, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 cup flaked imitation crabmeat
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
• cheese
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire
• sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a bowl, mix the first 10 ingredients until smooth

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Spread in a 9-in. pie plate

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Sprinkle with bread crumbs;

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until bubbly

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Uncover and bake 5 minutes more

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Serve with crackers, celery sticks or other raw vegetables.