Description
Crab Stick Crackers with Crab Dip is a simple and delicious appetizer featuring crunchy crackers topped with creamy crab dip and garnished with crab sticks for a savory seafood bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup imitation crab sticks (surimi), finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers of choice (e.g., Ritz, water crackers, or buttery rounds)
- Extra crab sticks for garnish (optional)
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in chopped crab sticks and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- To serve, spread or dollop crab dip onto crackers.
- Garnish each cracker with a small piece of crab stick and a sprinkle of fresh herbs, if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Use real lump crab meat for a more luxurious version.
- The dip can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- For added heat, mix in a dash of hot sauce or horseradish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker with dip
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg