Imitation Crab Dip

cold crab dip

This delicious Imitation Crab Dip is a great choice for an inexpensive seafood appetizer. We don't always have the budget for real crab meat but using an imitation is the next best thing.

We serve this dip both cold and hot depending on the season. During the summer months our deck parties would not be the same without crab dip served up with some bbq shrimp and a cold beer.

During the cooler months we like to add 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar cheese to this recipe. Then just heat it up in the microwave for a few minutes and you have hot crab dip for your guests.

This is also a great dip to serve in a hollowed out loaf of bread.

Imitation Crab Dip Recipe

Ingredients:

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
6 ounces imitation crabmeat, flaked
A few drops of hot sauce to taste
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Preparation:

In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese until smooth.
Blend in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Hot Sauce, salt and pepper.
Mix in diced garlic, onions, and crab meat.
Store, covered, in refrigerator until ready to use.
To serve warm, heat in microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.

"The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found." – Calvin Trillin

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