Garlic‑Parmesan Imitation Crab Dip
Rich dip combining roasted garlic, grated Parmesan, and crab meat for a savory depth.

Total
12 min
Prep
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 120 g Imitation crab meat
- 3 Roasted garlic cloves
- 30 g Grated Parmesan cheese
- 60 g Cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Lemon juice(optional)
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper(optional)
- 1 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the roasted garlic cloves in a small bowl and mash them with a fork until smooth.
- 2
Add the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, and imitation crab meat to the bowl; stir until well combined.
- 3
Season with lemon juice, black pepper, and parsley if using; mix briefly and serve immediately with crackers or bread.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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