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Paleo Crab Dip (Whole30, Keto)

Last Updated on January 6, 2020 by Jean Choi 8 Comments

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This delicious and creamy paleo crab dip is so easy and insanely addicting! You can make it with canned crab meat, and it’s tasty served hot or cold.

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Is there anything better than a hot and creamy dip paired with yummy crackers and veggies? This Whole30 and keto crab dip recipe is one of those snacks that you just can’t stop eating. You can make it all year around and it’s such a crowd pleaser for summer BBQs, potlucks, game day, or even to serve as a New Year’s eve or a paleo holiday appetizer.

Paleo Crab Dip Recipe

As someone who can’t tolerate dairy, I was determined to make a cheese-less keto crab dip recipe that would still be ultra creamy, rich, and delicious. It was actually quite easy to do using mayonnaise as the base and adding delicious flavors with nutritional yeast and spices. The end result is an amazing addicting dip that you won’t be able to stop eating.

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How to Make This Paleo Crab Dip

This is probably one of the easiest Whole30 holiday recipes to make. There are honestly 2 major steps involved:

  1. Combine lump crab meat, mayo, nutritional yeast, and all the spices in a large bowl, then place in an oven safe dish. I like to use this canned crab that’s tasty and high quality, but you can use fresh crab meat too.
  2. Bake everything for 20 minutes and serve with your favorite crackers or vegetables to make it Whole30-friendly.

That’s it! It’s best served hot, but I’ve also served the leftovers cold and everyone still loved it.

Pork Panko For Crispy Topping

If you’ve never heard of it before, pork panko is just ground up pork rinds and it’s a great substitute for breadcrumbs. You can crush them yourself, but I love having these on hand at all times for recipes like this. When topped on a casserole or a dip like this Whole30 and keto crab dip recipe, it creates a crispy and golden low carb topping that’s just irresistible. Pork panko is totally optional in this recipe, but it definitely adds an extra special crunch to make an incredibly delicious texture!

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Paleo Crab Dip (Whole30, Keto)

This delicious and creamy paleo crab dip is so easy and insanely addicting! You can make it with canned crab meat, and it's tasty served hot or cold.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free crab dip, keto crab dip recipe, keto holiday appetizer, low carb game day recipe, paleo holiday appetizers, summer bbq appetizer, whole30 crab dip, whole30 holiday recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 319kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 4-oz cans lump crab meat about 2 cups
  • 1 cup paleo mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pork panko OPTIONAL

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients, except pork panko, in a large bowl and stir together.
  • Transfer to a baking dish.
  • If using, sprinkle pork panko on top in an even layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden on top.
  • Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve with vegetables and/or chips.
Nutrition Facts
Paleo Crab Dip (Whole30, Keto)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 319 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 978mg43%
Potassium 158mg5%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 192IU4%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jean Choi | December 23, 2019

Comments

  1. Carina says

    December 30, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    sounds great, just the thing for a new years eve buffet table!

    Reply
  2. Raia Todd says

    December 31, 2019 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    What a great appetizer! Healthy and delicious. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

    December 31, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves crab dip — I’ve never tried it with nutritional yeast..
    Will make your recipe next time!!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Annemarie says

    January 2, 2020 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    This dip is so incredibly flavorful! I love how hearty it is.

    Reply
  5. ChihYu says

    January 3, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    I could eat a whole bowl of this! So flavorful and creamy!

    Reply
  6. ANNE LAWTON says

    January 4, 2020 at 7:18 am

    5 stars
    I love this version of crab dip. It’s one of my husband’s favorites and have been looking for a better version. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. jennifer says

    January 5, 2020 at 5:49 am

    5 stars
    this looks amazing! I’d eat as an app and also on my salad, yum!

    Reply
  8. Erika says

    May 5, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    This is great! I used dried chives and no pork panko and it was still tasty. In fact I passed the recipe on to my mom and she loves it too.

    Reply

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