Citrus‑Ginger Imitation Crab Dip
Bright dip with ginger, orange zest, and a splash of rice vinegar mixed into the crab base.

Total
13 min
Prep
13 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 120 g imitation crab meat
- 60 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp green onion, finely sliced(optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and rice vinegar; stir until smooth.
- 2
Add the grated ginger, orange zest, and soy sauce to the bowl and mix well.
- 3
Fold in the imitation crab meat until evenly coated, then drizzle with sesame oil if using.
- 4
Transfer the dip to a serving dish, sprinkle the optional green onion on top, and serve immediately with crackers or sliced vegetables.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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