Artichoke crab dip is a dip or a sauce prepared with marinated artichoke hearts and crab meat which can be served with crackers as a snack for a party or a get together. Artichoke crab dips use both Tabasco and lemon juice to add flavor to the dip. The crab meat gets a good flavor from the lemon juice. Mayonnaise also adds a creamy quality to the dip. Cream cheese, red onions, red peppers, parsley, celery add body to the dip. Salt and pepper is generally used to season the dip according to taste.