Neptune Dip Recipes

KEG'S MUSHROOM NEPTUNE

Steps:

• Combine all 8 ingredients.
• Mix well until blended and fill mushroom caps. (Piping the caps with a pastry bag is a nice touch.).
• Bake at 375ºF for 15 minutes or until slightly browned.

NEPTUNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir together Seasoning and Crouton Blend, oil and cold water in medium bowl; set aside.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta into seasoning mixture. Stir seafood chunks and broccoli into salad. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

CREAMY ELOTE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill corn for 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. Transfer corn to a cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut kernels off the cobs.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and jalapeno and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in corn and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Transfer the dip to a serving dish. Sprinkle chile powder over the top and garnish with cotija cheese.

IMITATION CRABMEAT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine onion, green pepper, celery and imitation crab meat.
• In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, salad dressing, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing mixture into the crab/vegetable mixture and toss lightly to combine. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

NEPTUNE'S DIP

Steps:

• 1. Place cream cheese in a medium saucepan. Stir until smooth. Stir in soup, sour cream, paprika, and garlic powder. Over medium-low heat, cook until heated. Stir in crab meat, shrimp, 3 tablespoons green onions, and sherry. Stirring occasionally, cook until heated through (do not boil).2. Transfer to a chafing dish. Garnish with additional green onions.To Microwave: 1. Place cream cheese in a 1-quart microwavable dish. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power (700 watts) 30 seconds or until softened. Stir in soup, sour cream, sherry, paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in crab meat, shrimp, and green onions. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 2 hours.2. To serve, cover dish with waxed paper and microwave at 50% power (350 watts) 5 to 6 minutes until heated through (do not boil), stirring every 2 minutes. Stir, then transfer to a chafing dish. Garnish and serve as above.

NETTLES DRIED BEEF DIP

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, horseradish, onion, and dill in a bowl, and stir until well blended. Gently fold in the beef and black olives. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight to blend flavors before serving.

NEPTUNE'S DIP

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a medium saucepan. Stir until smooth. Stir in soup, sour cream, paprika, and garlic powder. Over medium-low heat, cook until heated. Stir in crab meat, shrimp, 3 tablespoons green onions, and sherry. Stirring occasionally, cook until heated through (do not boil).Transfer to a chafing dish. Garnish with additional green onions and serve with chips or crackers.To Microwave: Place cream cheese in a 1-quart microwavable dish. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power (700 watts) 30 seconds or until softened. Stir in soup, sour cream, sherry, paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in crab meat, shrimp, and green onions. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 2 hours.To serve, cover dish with waxed paper and microwave at 50% power (350 watts) 5 to 6 minutes until heated through (do not boil), stirring every 2 minutes. Stir, then transfer to a chafing dish. Garnish and serve as above.

STEAK NEPTUNE

Steps:

• Place the steaks between sheets of plastic wrap.
• Pound with the flat side of a mallet until they are of an even thickness (about ¼" or so).
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place some crabmeat on one end of each steak and then sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Roll the steaks up to encase the filling.
• Roll the steaks in cornstarch, coating heavily.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and, over medium heat, sauté the steaks for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through, turning them to brown evenly.
• Remove the steaks from pan and keep them warm.
• Add the scallions and green peppers to pan, and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the flour and add the wine.
• Heat to boiling, stirring up the browning.
• Add the cream and boil, stirring, until the sauce is thickened and smooth.
• Add the steaks to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
• Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

NEPTUNE'S DIP

Steps:

• Place cream cheese in a medium saucepan. Stir until smooth. Stir in soup, sour cream, paprika, and garlic powder. Over medium-low heat, cook until heated. Stir in crab meat, shrimp, 3 tablespoons green onions, and sherry. Stirring occasionally, cook until heated through (do not boil).Transfer to a chafing dish. Garnish with additional green onions and serve with chips or crackers.To Microwave: Place cream cheese in a 1-quart microwavable dish. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power (700 watts) 30 seconds or until softened. Stir in soup, sour cream, sherry, paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in crab meat, shrimp, and green onions. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 2 hours.To serve, cover dish with waxed paper and microwave at 50% power (350 watts) 5 to 6 minutes until heated through (do not boil), stirring every 2 minutes. Stir, then transfer to a chafing dish. Garnish and serve as above.

ELEGANT BAKED SEAFOOD NEPTUNE

Steps:

• Cut 1/4-inch stem from each tomato.
• Scoop out pulp to make a shallow cup; be sure to reserve pulp.
• Saute green pepper, carrots and onion in 1/4 cup melted butter for about 5 minute.
• Stir in the flour, salt, sugar, and pepper.
• Add reserved pulp.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens & boils.
• Add seafood, sherry (optional), and parsley.
• Pile into tomato cups.
• Place in shallow baking pan.
• Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot with butter.
• Bake at 375°F until thoroughly heated.

MIDNIGHT NUTELLA® DIP

Steps:

• Combine chocolate-hazelnut spread, milk, honey, and vanilla extract in a small microwave-safe container.
• Heat in microwave oven for 1 minute.
• Stir the dip with a toothpick until somewhat smooth; let cool for 2 minutes before eating.

NEPTUNE DIP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except milk into a large bowl and mix well to blend.
• Refrigerate. When ready to serve, place dip in a serving dish and enjoy!