Description
Crab Shrimp Queso is a creamy and flavorful dip that combines the richness of crab and shrimp with melted cheese, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the cream cheese over low heat.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the crab meat, shrimp, diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or bread.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to substitute with other seafood like lobster or scallops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crab Shrimp Queso, seafood dip, cheese dip, party appetizer