Gluten-Free Tortilla-Crusted Hot Crab Dip Recipe

Name: Gluten-Free Tortilla-Crusted Hot Crab Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 4 Scallions, Thinly Sliced; 2 Jalapenos, Ribs And Seeds Removed, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 dash Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1 pound Lump Crabmeat; ⅓ cups Mayonnaise; ⅓ cups Creme Fraiche Or Sour Cream; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; Salt As Needed; 1/4 cups Finely Ground Tortilla Chips

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
4 Scallions, Thinly Sliced
2 Jalapenos, Ribs And Seeds Removed, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 dash Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1 pound Lump Crabmeat
⅓ cups Mayonnaise
⅓ cups Creme Fraiche Or Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
Salt As Needed
1/4 cups Finely Ground Tortilla Chips

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Heat the oil in a medium non-stick skillet.
3
Saute scallions, jalapeno and garlic.
4
Add cayenne and paprika over medium heat until soft, approximately 2 minutes.
5
Remove and place in a mixing bowl.
6
Add crab meat, mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the vegetable mixture.
7
Fold until mixed together, trying not to break the crab meat apart too much.
8
Transfer the crab dip to a medium (8 x 8 or comparable) casserole dish.
9
Take tortilla chips and put them in a food processor and pulse until they are the texture of breadcrumbs.
10
Sprinkle the tortilla chips over the top of the dip.
11
Bake under the broiler until golden brown on top and heated through, 2 minutes.
12
Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side for dipping.

222

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 4 Scallions, Thinly Sliced, 2 Jalapenos, Ribs And Seeds Removed, Minced, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Gluten-Free Tortilla-Crusted Hot Crab Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Gluten-Free Tortilla-Crusted Hot Crab Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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