Crab Pizza Dip Recipes

CRAB DIP PIZZA

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• 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!

COLD CRAB DIP

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• Using an electric mixer beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, onion and garlic salt.
• Spread mixture evenly in a 9" pie pan.
• Spread chili sauce on top. Sprinkle crab meat evenly over the chilli sauce. Chill.

CRAB MEAT PIZZA DIP

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• 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 PIZZA DIP

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• 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.

HOT CRAB PINWHEELS

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• Beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in crab, red pepper, cheese, green onions, parsley and cayenne. Spread 1/3 cup filling over each tortilla; roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic, twisting ends to seal; refrigerate at least 2 hours. , To serve, preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap rolls; trim ends and cut each into 6 slices. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

SHRIMP & CRAB PIZZA

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• 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.

CRAB PIZZA

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• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place pizza dough on a lightly greased pizza pan and press out to 12 inches.
• Evenly distribute alfredo sauce.
• Evenly distribute crab meat.
• Evenly distribute cheddar and motzarella cheeses.
• Top with the Old Bay Seasoning, onions, bacon and mushrooms.
• Bake on the lowest rack for 20-25 minutes.