This easy Clam Dip is the best old fashioned clam dip recipe. It’s a recipe that’s been around for decades! And it’s the perfect dip recipe for game day, a summer BBQ, Father’s Day or any day. The first time I made this was years ago for a family reunion and it was among the favorite things on our buffet table!
This creamy dip is such an easy dip to throw together, and it gets devoured by all. It’s better when made a few hours ahead- when the flavors have had a chance to blend together to create the maximum, delicious clam flavor before serving. If you are looking for a delicious dip then this creamy clam recipe is the one for you. It will literally take you less than 15 minutes to make, and you’ll find that everyone you’re serving it to will be gobbling it up!
Ingredients needed:
- sour cream
- canned minced clams
- clam juice
- fresh parsley
- onion powder
- Worcestershire sauce
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- salt
- Tabasco sauce
- black pepper
How to make Clam Dip:
The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.
Drain clams. Save some of the clam juice. You’ll use that clam juice to mix into the dip to add some more clam flavor.
In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients together well. Add up to a tablespoon of the reserved clam juice, and mix it into the dip. Add hot sauce a few drops at a time, until the desired flavor is achieved. Sprinkle black pepper on top. Cover and chill your clam dip until ready to serve.
What kind of clams do you use for clam dip?
For this clam dip recipe, all you need are canned clams. Fresh clams are not needed! Just buy a can of chopped canned clams, squeeze the liquid out of it, and use them in this recipe. They’re perfect! If you happen to live in a place where fresh clams are easy to find, use those! Chop them up and save some of the clam juice in the same manner as using the canned clams.
Serve clam dip with the best sturdy potato chips (like kettle chips), tortilla chips, baguette slices, bell pepper strips, other fresh cut vegetables, buttery crackers or your favorite cracker. I think potato chips are the best pairing, but people seem to like to have a variety of options for dipping.
Store leftovers in an airtight container. This delicious clam dip will be good stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Suggested changes and substitutions:
- Substitute Greek yogurt or low fat sour cream for the full fat sour cream.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions or chopped fresh chives on top.
- Add a little lemon zest to the dip.
- Add a little garlic powder or raw garlic to the dip.
- Use fresh whole clams and chop them.
- Mix in some cayenne red pepper for a little more spice.
To make things pretty when serving, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top and a few drops of Tabasco sauce. That’s all optional of course, but I’m all about presentation when entertaining! Enjoy!
Here are a few more recipes using clams that you might like to try:
- White Clam Pizza
- How to Grill Clams
- Pioneer Woman’s Linguine with Clam Sauce
- Clam Shack Style Fried Clams
- Clam Chowder
- Clam Bites
- Manhattan Clam Chowder
- Crostini with Clams
If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below.
Clam Dip
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream (can use light, if desired)
- One 7.5-ounce can minced clams
- 1 tablespoon reserved clam juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain clams. Save some of the clam juice. You'll use that clam juice to mix into the dip to add some more clam flavor.
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients together well (through salt). Add up to a tablespoon of the reserved clam juice, and mix it into the dip. Add hot sauce a few drops at a time, until the desired flavor is achieved. Sprinkle black pepper on top. Cover and chill your clam dip until ready to serve.
- Serve with vegetables, crackers and/or sturdy potato chips.
Notes
- WW Points were calculated using low fat sour cream, so be sure to make that switch if you're counting Points.
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