Cold Crawfish Dip

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 7

Delicious Cold Crawfish Dip Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup butter
	2 pounds crawfish tails , with fat
	4 packages cream cheese , room temperature
	1 bunch green onions , chopped
	1 cup mayonnaise
	1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , or to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

551

Sugar

Fat

57g

Cold Crawfish Dip is a popular southern dish that is traditionally served in Louisiana. It's usually seen as a classic appetizer at family gatherings and party events throughout the South. This dip is deliciously creamy, chunky with chopped crawfish tails, and is often served in a large bowl alongside various types of crackers, veggies, and chips for dipping. It's a dish that is easy to prepare and guarantees to impress your family, guests, or office members.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute the crawfish tails until heated through, for about 5 minutes
2.	In a separate mixing bowl, stir the softened cream cheese until smooth.
3.	Add in the mayonnaise and stir until combined well.
4.	Add the Worcestershire sauce, chopped green onions, and then mix in the cooked crawfish tails
5.	Stir all ingredients together well and chill the dip for at least an hour.
6.	Serve with crackers or various vegetables for dipping

PROS

This tasty Cajun-style dip is a crowd-pleaser and will satisfy everyone’s appetite
It’s very easy and quick to prepare, so you won’t waste much time in the kitchen.

The ingredients are readily available, and the dip could be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until needed

CONS

The crawfish dip is filling, and overindulging may lead to feeling full and bloated
This dip is also not particularly diet-friendly, as it contains high amounts of fats and calories from the cream cheese, butter, and mayonnaise

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being a high-calorie and high-fat dip, it still contains essential nutrients such as protein, dietary fibers, and vitamins.
Also, crawfish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which help protect the heart and the brain function