Garlic-Herb Buttermilk Dip for Alaskan Crab
July 24th, 2023A Creamy Dipping Sauce or Dressing
This tangy, mayo-based dipping sauce for crab legs is blended with buttermilk, jalapeno and herbs for a delicious burst of flavor. Once the ingredients are blended together, they transform into a creamy, pastel green dip that perfectly complements crab meat — especially a sweet, briny species like Dungeness crab.
Alternatively, try using the garlic-herb buttermilk dip as a dressing for shredded snow crab, which you can scoop over salads or toasted crostini.
Explore more crab dipping sauce ideas to enjoy a diverse range of flavors with your Alaskan crab.
About Chef Amanda Elliot:
Amanda Elliott is the chef/owner of Beet Box and Belly in Columbia, Missouri. She is also a freelance recipe developer sharing recipes centered on the idea of the communal table and embracing the heritage of food through travel.
Garlic-Herb Buttermilk Dip for Crab
By Wild Alaskan Company
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Total time
5 minutes
Yield
1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
- 10 cloves garlic
- ¾ cup mayo
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup dill
- ¼ cup mint
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. For Herb Garlic Buttermilk Dip: Combine all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Serve chilled.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.
