Description
Keto cold crab dip delivers creamy coastal flavors perfect for summer gatherings. Seafood enthusiasts can savor rich protein packed with zesty herbs and tangy cream cheese for a simple, elegant appetizer you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 grams (8 oz) lump crab meat, squeezed to remove moisture
- 115 grams (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 45 grams (3 tbsps) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Instructions
- Blend Base: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning in a high-powered blender or food processor, pulsing until achieving a smooth, lump-free texture.
- Fold Crab: Gently incorporate lump crab meat into the creamy mixture using a soft silicon spatula, maintaining the delicate integrity of the seafood while ensuring even distribution.
- Garnish and Mix: Sprinkle finely chopped chives throughout the dip, using minimal stirring to preserve the dip’s refined consistency and prevent breaking down the crab meat.
- Chill and Rest: Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, cover directly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to enhance spreadability.
- Serve Elegantly: Present the dip alongside crisp cucumber slices, celery sticks, or low-carbohydrate crackers, creating a sophisticated and keto-friendly appetizer experience.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and intensify their taste profile.
- Preserve Crab’s Delicacy: Fold crab meat gently to maintain its tender texture and prevent breaking the delicate meat chunks.
- Prevent Moisture Buildup: Cover the dip directly with plastic wrap touching its surface to block unwanted condensation.
- Serving Temperature Tip: Let the cold dip sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to enhance spreadability and soften the consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg