Hot Cajun Crab Dip Using Imitation Crab
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Imitation Crab Meat 1 pound pacakge
- 4 ounces Whipped Cream Cheese
- 4 ounces Mayonnaise Can substitute plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp Hot Sauce We use Tobasco
- 1/4 teaspoon Liquid Crab Boil We use Zatarains
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Parsley
Instructions
Mixing Instructions
- Open the package of imitation crab meat and add to a large mixing bowl. Using gloved hands or clean hands, shred the meat into shredded pieces. If you are using chunks of meat, no need to chop. If you are using crab sticks, you may need to chop these shreds.
- Add the whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, liquid crab boil, and minced garlic. Mix together until all of the meat is coated.
Microwave Instructions
- After following mixing instructions, next add the mixture into microwave safe glass bowl or casserole dish. Heat the ingredients until it is heated through on medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the microwave and mix in lemon juice. Add to serving dish and garnish with parsley.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Following mixing instructions. Add the mixture to a 8x8 casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 15-20 minutes until ingredients are heated together. Remove from the oven and mix in lemon juice. Garnish with parsley.
Cold Serving Instructions
- Follow mixing instructions. After ingredients are mixed together. Add lemon juice and garnish with parsley. Ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 378IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.1mg
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