Hot Crab Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh dill. chopped ((plus more for garnish))
• 16 ounces lump crab meat
• 2 cups Swiss cheese, grated
• 2 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Ground black pepper to taste
• Lemon slices

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

2. 2

   Sauté: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic, lemon zest and chopped dill. Sauté, stirring constantly until aromatic, 1-2 minutes making sure not to brown the garlic!

3. 3

   Add crab meat: Stir in the crab meat and mix gently not to break up the delicate meat. Remove from the heat.

4. 4

   Mix: Transfer the seasoned sautéed crab meat to a large bowl. Add mayonnaise and shredded cheese. Mix gently to combine.

5. 5

   Bake: Transfer the crab mixture to a small baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and the top is golden brown.

6. 6

   Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with lemon slices and dill, if desired. Serve hot with crackers, bread, crostini or pita chips.