Crab Dip Pizza Recipes

SHRIMP & CRAB PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine shrimp, water and lemon juice. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and salt; cook 1 minute longer., Drain shrimp, discarding liquid. Add shrimp and crab to pan; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan or baking sheet; spread with Alfredo sauce. Spoon shrimp mixture over sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.

APPETIZER CRAB PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 13-in. circle; transfer to two 12-in. pizza pans. Build up edge slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. , Bake crusts at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine the cream cheese, crab, milk, feta cheese, basil, oregano, and garlic powder; spread mixture over each crust. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat with a handheld mixer on medium-high speed for one minute. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice and all seasonings and beat until combined.
• Stir in green onions, 1/2 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella, then fold in crab meat. Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish or 10" skillet and spread into an even layer. Evenly top with remaining cheeses; set aside.
• Prepare panko topping by melting butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in panko and continue to stir constantly until panko is golden. Evenly sprinkle over cheeses.
• Cover with foil and bake at 375° F for 25-30 min. OR until the dip is bubbling around the edges and the dip is hot throughout (baking time will vary depending on depth of dish - don't shortcut the baking, it is what helps make it creamy).
• Serve warm with baguette slices, crackers, chips or vegetables.

MARYLAND HOT CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
• In a large mixing bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
• Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ground mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, gently fold in the lump crab meat. If you used hot sauce, taste, then add more hot sauce if desired.
• Transfer to a 9-inch (or slightly larger) baking pan, pie dish, or oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
• Serve warm.
• Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F (177°C) until warmed throughout.

CRAB RANGOON PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat; fry wonton strips until crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spread pizza dough onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown, about 7 minutes.
• Mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup green onions, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and crab together in a bowl; spread onto the pizza crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, remaining Parmesan cheese, fried wonton strips, and remaining green onions.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and melted, about 8 minutes. Drizzle sweet chile sauce over top.

CRAB MEAT PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Cream first 5 ingredients together and spread in circle on a 12" plate or platter. Pour chili sauce on top and spread over surface. Sprinkle crab meat on top of sauce, then sprinkle entire pizza with parsley. Refrigerate 3 hours before serving. Serve with crackers. Variation: use canned or chopped shrimp in place of the crab

CRAB DIP PIZZA

Steps:

• Pizza Taste Tester Allison Torsani is based in Maryland - the US state known for its namesake Maryland Crab Dip. A warm dip made with melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese and a special seasoning mix using cayenne pepper and paprika, Allison's recipe takes all its elements and spins them into a pizza, using a béchamel-style white pizza sauce topped with crab meat, cheddar and mozzarella. We think it's crab-tivating! IngredientsMakes 1x 12"/16" pizzaFor the crab seasoning:1 tbsp celery salt1 tbsp ground bay leaves2 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp paprika¼ tsp mustard powder⅛ tsp cayenne pepper⅛ tsp nutmeg⅛ tsp ground cinnamon⅛ tsp ground allspice⅛ tsp ground cloves⅛ tsp ground gingerFor the béchamel pizza sauce:1 tbsp butter1 tbsp flour½ tsp minced garlic ¾ cup (175ml) milk2oz (56g) cream cheese½ tsp crab seasoning½ tsp dried parsleySalt and pepperFor the pizza:8.8/11.6oz (250/330g) classic pizza dough4 tbsp béchamel pizza sauce1.7oz (50g) cooked crab meat1oz (30g) cheddar cheese, shredded1oz (30g) mozzarellaCrab seasoningDried parsleyMethodPrepare your pizza dough ahead of time. Our guide to making the perfect Classic Pizza Dough covers everything you need to know.Start by making your crab seasoning. In a bowl, mix together all the crab seasoning ingredients. Note that this recipe makes extra - store in an airtight container.Now, make the béchamel pizza sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over a medium heat on a stovetop (hob). Add the flour and garlic, and stir for about 1 minute or until bubbling. Slowly whisk in the milk until well combined and glossy. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cream cheese, stirring until well combined. Add the crab seasoning, dried parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.Fire up your Ooni pizza oven. Aim for 950˚F (500˚C) on the stone baking board inside. You can check the temperature inside your oven quickly and easily using the Ooni Infrared Thermometer. Using a small amount of flour, dust your Ooni pizza peel. Stretch the pizza dough ball out to 12"/16" and lay it out on your pizza peel. Using a spoon, spread the béchamel pizza sauce over the base. Top with the mozzarella and cheddar, then add the crab meat.Slide the pizza off the peel and into your Ooni pizza oven, making sure to rotate the pizza regularly.Once cooked, remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with extra crab seasoning and dried parsley. Serve hot!

CRAB RANGOON PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C, Gas 6, 400 F
• Spread cream cheese on flatbread, sprinkle with green onions, flake crab into smaller pieces and place on top of cream cheese/onion mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes directly on your oven rack (or grill) until cheese is melted and crust is crispy.
• Drizzle/dot sweet and sour sauce around the top. (I usually just dip a fork into jarred sauce and drizzle onto pizza)

CRAB DIP PIZZA

Steps:

• Pizza Taste Tester Allison Torsani is based in Maryland - the US state known for its namesake Maryland Crab Dip. A warm dip made with melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese and a special seasoning mix using cayenne pepper and paprika, Allison's recipe takes all its elements and spins them into a pizza, using a béchamel-style white pizza sauce topped with crab meat, cheddar and mozzarella. We think it's crab-tivating! IngredientsMakes 1x 12"/16" pizzaFor the crab seasoning:1 tbsp celery salt1 tbsp ground bay leaves2 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp paprika¼ tsp mustard powder⅛ tsp cayenne pepper⅛ tsp nutmeg⅛ tsp ground cinnamon⅛ tsp ground allspice⅛ tsp ground cloves⅛ tsp ground gingerFor the béchamel pizza sauce:1 tbsp butter1 tbsp flour½ tsp minced garlic 175ml (¾ cup) milk56g (2oz) cream cheese½ tsp crab seasoning½ tsp dried parsleySalt and pepperFor the pizza:250/330g (8.8/11.6oz) classic pizza dough4 tbsp béchamel pizza sauce50g (1.7oz) cooked crab meat30g (1oz) cheddar cheese, shredded30g (1oz) mozzarellaCrab seasoningDried parsleyMethodPrepare your pizza dough ahead of time. Our guide to making the perfect Classic Pizza Dough covers everything you need to know.Start by making your crab seasoning. In a bowl, mix together all the crab seasoning ingredients. Note that this recipe makes extra - store in an airtight container.Now, make the béchamel pizza sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over a medium heat on a hob (stovetop). Add the flour and garlic, and stir for about 1 minute or until bubbling. Slowly whisk in the milk until well combined and glossy. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cream cheese, stirring until well combined. Add the crab seasoning, dried parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.Fire up your Ooni pizza oven. Aim for 500˚C (950˚F) on the stone baking board inside. You can check the temperature inside your oven quickly and easily using the Ooni Infrared Thermometer. Using a small amount of flour, dust your Ooni pizza peel. Stretch the pizza dough ball out to 12"/16" and lay it out on your pizza peel. Using a spoon, spread the béchamel pizza sauce over the base. Top with the mozzarella and cheddar, then add the crab meat.Slide the pizza off the peel and into your Ooni pizza oven, making sure to rotate the pizza regularly.Once cooked, remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with extra crab seasoning and dried parsley. Serve hot!

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE APPETIZER PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven according to the pizza crust directions and heat the pizza until it is light golden brown, Remove pizza and set aside, leaving the oven on.
• Chop the artichoke hearts and combine with the crabmeat, cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring to mix well.
• Spread over the pizza crust, and sprinkle with the olives.
• Return the pizza to the oven and bake 12 to15 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned and bubbling along the edges.
• Remove and sprinkle with the red bell pepper.
• Slice into small squares and serve with remoulade sauce, if desired.

CRAB PIZZA DIP

Steps:

• Mix softened cream cheese with dash of Worcestershire Sauce until color approximately matches the color of pizza dough.
• Spread mixture in 8" pie dish to form the pizza crust.
• Top the "crust" with hot dog chili sauce (about 1/2 the can) to make the pizza sauce.
• Next spread the crabmeat on top of the pizza sauce as the "cheese".
• Finally sprinkle lightly with parsley flakes to add a dash of color.
• Serve with crackers or corn chips.