"Homemade Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip is an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing appetizer dip! Loaded with crab meat, artichokes, fresh spinach, and a cheesy base - it's all topped off and baked with crispy breadcrumbs for an irresistible texture combination...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
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¼ cup shallot (finely chopped)
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2 garlic cloves (minced)
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 cup quartered artichoke hearts (roughly chopped)
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5 ounces raw baby spinach (roughly chopped)
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¼ cup sour cream
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¼ cup parmesan cheese
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8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
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½ lemon (zested, to taste)
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1 Tablespoon lemon juice
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½ cup gruyere or another shredded cheese (optional)
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6 ounces crab claw meat
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½ - ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
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Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt