Classic Cold Imitation Crab Dip Recipe
Make this easy, no-bake imitation crab dip using simple ingredients for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 10 ounces imitation crab meat (surimi), shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Beat it with a fork or electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, gently shred the imitation crab meat into small pieces.
- Fold the shredded imitation crab meat into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
- Taste the dip and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve your cold seafood dip with crackers, vegetable sticks, or chips.
Notes
- For a different flavor, add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh chives or green onions.
- If you prefer a tangier dip, substitute half of the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- This dip is excellent as a make ahead appetizer; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35
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