Classic Imitation Crab Dip
A smooth, creamy dip blending imitation crab meat with cream cheese, mayo, and a hint of lemon.

Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz Imitation crab meat
- 4 oz Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Hot sauce(optional)
- 1 tbsp Chopped chives(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise; stir until smooth.
- 2
Fold in the chopped imitation crab meat, then add the lemon juice and hot sauce (if using); mix gently to keep the crab pieces intact.
- 3
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped chives (if using). Serve immediately with crackers or vegetables.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
250
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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