AppetizerSnackSide Dish

Healthy Crab Dip

Name: Healthy Crab Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 225 g low-fat cream cheese softened; 0.5 cup low-fat sour cream; 2 tbsp light mayonnaise; 225 g imitation crab meat roughly chopped; 100 g low-fat cheddar cheese shredded; 0.5 tsp dry mustard; 1 tsp prepared horseradish; 0.5 tsp worcestershire sauce; 0.25 tsp hot sauce; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (optional); 1 pcs green onion finely chopped; 0.25 tsp paprika

A simple, creamy dip made with imitation crab, low-fat cheese, and a blend of savory seasonings. This is a lighter, no-cook take on a classic appetizer, perfect for serving chilled with fresh vegetables or whole-grain crackers.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 2 hr 10 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 212 kcal

Allergen information: may contain crustaceans, eggs, fish, gluten, milk, mustard, soy, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

dip

225 glow-fat cream cheese, softened
0.5 cuplow-fat sour cream
2 tbsplight mayonnaise
225 gimitation crab meat, roughly chopped
100 glow-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
0.5 tspdry mustard
1 tspprepared horseradish
0.5 tspworcestershire sauce
0.25 tsphot sauce
1 pinchsalt
1 pinchblack pepper(optional)

garnish

1 pcsgreen onion, finely chopped
0.25 tsppaprika

Equipment

spatula · mixing bowl · knife · whisk · cutting board

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened low-fat cream cheese, low-fat sour cream, and light mayonnaise.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
2
Whisk the mixture until it is smooth and fully combined.
About 2 min
3
Stir in the dry mustard, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
4
Gently fold in the roughly chopped imitation crab meat and shredded low-fat cheddar cheese.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing to maintain the texture of the crab meat.
5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Chilling is essential for the flavors to meld together properly.
6
Before serving, transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl.
About 2 min
7
Garnish with the finely chopped green onion and a sprinkle of paprika.
About 1 min

Per serving

Nutrition

50%Score

Calories: 211.6kcal
Protein: 11.8g
Carbs: 9.2g
Fat: 13.9g
Fibre: 0.6g
Sugar: 2.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.