Crab & Artichoke Dip

Instructions:

1. Prepare Crab Meat:
   • If Using Whole Crab:
     1. Boil the crab in salted water for about 10-15 minutes until the shell turns bright red. Remove and let cool.
     2. Once cooled, crack the crab shell using a crab cracker or mallet, and remove the meat from the claws, legs, and body. Be sure to discard any shell fragments and cartilage. Shred the crab meat into bite-sized pieces.
2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
3. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (a 9-inch pie dish or similar size works well).
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
6. Garnish: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
7. Serve: Serve warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or vegetable sticks.