Thai‑Style Imitation Crab Coconut Curry Dip
Rich coconut cream, red curry paste, and imitation crab create a fragrant Thai‑inspired low‑carb dip perfect for veggie sticks.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 150 g Imitation crab meat
- 200 ml Full‑fat coconut cream
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Fish sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Cilantro leaves, chopped(optional)
- to taste Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and add the minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 2
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 30 seconds, then pour in the coconut cream, stirring to combine.
- 3
Add the imitation crab, lime juice, and fish sauce; simmer gently for 10‑12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the dip to thicken slightly.
- 4
Season with salt if needed, remove from heat, and transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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