16ozcrab meatpicked through for shell pieces (I used canned jumbo lump)
4green onionschopped
juice from 1 whole lemon
zest from ½ lemon
1cupcorncut off the cob or from frozen
kosher saltto taste
black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
2tbspfresh chiveschopped
crackers or tortilla chipsfor serving
Instructions
Sauté the garlic and Old Bay seasoning in olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until just sizzling, 2 minutes.
Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and corn until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper (I like a lot of black pepper in this to balance the creamy base!).
Heat the cream cheese mixture over medium-low heat until just bubbly, stirring constantly. Keep stirring to ensure the bottom is not scorching. Fold in the crab, green onions, lemon juice, and lemon zest and warm until heated through, about 3-4 minutes more.
Top with the chopped chives and Serve with chips or crackers for dipping.
Notes
*Note: this dish would be just as delicious chilled after assembly and served as a spread!