Crab and/or Shrimp Dip Base

Crab and/or Shrimp Dip Base

When Mom owned a small Seafood Market in Ocean Park, Washington, she used this as a "base" for making Crab and Shrimp dips to sell in the market. We often had some on the counter for people to sample (I must say, some people made pigs of themselves!)

3 pounds, whipped cream cheese (preferably Philadelphia brand)

1 small jar Old English or Pimento cheese spread

2-1/2 Tbs dried minced onion, reconstituted in water

2 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce

2 Tbs Lemon Juice

2 Tbs Mrs. Dash No Salt seasoning

1 tsp lemon pepper

Thoroughly blend all ingredients in a large mixing bowl (a stand mixer is best, especially for this large amount). For each cup of base, mix in about 1/4 cup each of sour cream and mayonnaise, and blend in 1/4 cup of salad shrimp or crabmeat. 

You can also use this base to make smoked salmon dip by adding about 1/4 to 1/2 cup finely flaked smoked salmon instead of shrimp or crabmeat.

Back Row, L & 2nd from L: Mom & Aunt Peggy
with friends in Oysterville, WA about 1937-38