2000s Recipes + Menus
Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip
Serves8
- Active time:1 hr
- Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr
May 2003
Crab dip and artichoke dip are party stalwarts. We’ve combined them for extra flavor—and richness. Crisp benne seed pita toasts make perfect scoops.
- 1 (9-oz) package frozen artichoke hearts
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 oz finely grated parmesan (1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced drained pickled jalapeño chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 3/4 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
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Accompaniment:
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Cook artichoke hearts according to package instructions, then drain well and finely chop. Cook bell pepper in 1 tablespoon butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in artichokes and transfer mixture to a bowl.
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Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan over moderately low heat, then add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Add half-and-half in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking, 3 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in artichoke mixture, scallions, 1/3 cup parmesan, lemon juice, jalapeņos, salt, and celery salt. Gently stir in crab. Transfer to a buttered 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
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Bake dip in middle of oven until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Cooks’ note: Dip can be prepared (but not baked) 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Keywords
- alexis touchet,
- gourmet entertains,
- seafood,
- artichoke,
- dairy
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