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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.

Spicy Imitation Crab Dip with Cream Cheese

Total

25 min

Prep

15 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 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. 1

    Finely chop the jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat) and set aside.

  2. 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. 3

    Add the chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

  4. 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. 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

Protein12 g
Carbohydrate4 g
Fat14 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium420 mg

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