Spicy Imitation Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
A velvety low‑carb dip blending imitation crab, cream cheese, jalapeño, and lime for a punchy Mexican‑inspired snack.

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 6 oz imitation crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat) and set aside.
- 2
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and lime juice; stir until smooth and melted, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the imitation crab meat, breaking up any clumps, and heat through for 2‑3 minutes until the dip is hot but not bubbling.
- 5
Remove from heat, garnish with optional cilantro, and serve immediately with low‑carb dippers.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
180
9% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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