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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.

Chinese Five‑Spice Imitation Crab Dip

Total

24 min

Prep

14 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

3

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Servings

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. 1

    In a medium bowl, soften the cream cheese with a spoon until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add the mayonnaise, soy sauce, lime juice, Chinese five‑spice powder, and grated ginger; mix until fully incorporated.

  3. 3

    Fold in the chopped imitation crab meat and sliced green onions, stirring gently to combine.

  4. 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

Protein9 g
Carbohydrate3 g
Fat9 g
Fiber0.5 g
Sugar1 g
Sodium380 mg

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