Cold Crab Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
203 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American, International
Cold Crab Dip
Description
This Cold Crab Dip recipe uses imitation or lump crab meat chopped finely or shredded using a food processor and mixed with chopped celery. Salt and black pepper season the mixture. Mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice are stirred in to bind and add moisture, while fresh dill can be added for an herbal note.
The dip is served cold, highlighting its creamy texture balanced with the crab’s natural sweetness and celery’s crunch. The lemon juice brightens flavors, and dill lends a subtle freshness. It’s ideal as an appetizer or snack and pairs well with crispy crackers or crusty bread.
This preparation does not require cooking and relies on fresh ingredients mixed just before serving. It is simple to assemble and can be adjusted with additional herbs or seasoning to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound imitation crab meat (or you can use lump crab)
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice about 1/4 lemon, fresh
- dill to taste, fresh
Instructions
- Chop crab into small pieces. You can also shred the crab by using a food processor.
- Place crab in a bowl with chopped celery and toss together with salt and pepper.
- Combine mayonnaise and lemon and stir into the crab mixture until well coated. Sprinkle with fresh dill (optional).
- Serve on crackers or baguette bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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