Chinese Five‑Spice Imitation Crab Dip
A low‑carb dip infused with Chinese five‑spice powder, cream cheese, and imitation crab for a fragrant, savory bite.

Total
24 min
Prep
14 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 6 oz imitation crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp Chinese five‑spice powder
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp soy sauce (low‑sodium)
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, soften the cream cheese with a spoon until smooth.
- 2
Add the mayonnaise, soy sauce, lime juice, Chinese five‑spice powder, and grated ginger; mix until fully incorporated.
- 3
Fold in the chopped imitation crab meat and sliced green onions, stirring gently to combine.
- 4
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, chill for 5 minutes to let flavors meld, then serve with low‑carb vegetable sticks.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
120
6% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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