My Mom made crab dip when we were out in Arizona. A LOT of crab dip. She had to make a lot because everyone in the family sucks it down like it was the last food on earth. And I don’t blame them one bit, because it is really delicious. She has a little secret too, my Mom. Her crab dip isn’t even made with crab – it is made with the imitation stuff! Now, don’t be hatin on the imitation crab, cause in this dip, it tastes fantastic. You know me – there is not a lot of imitation or premade stuff, or mixes around here [or at my Mom’s]. “Aunt Sandy” could not put a meal together in my kitchen to save her life. So, if I say this is good – you know I would not steer you wrong. Add to that, the price – which is low, and the fat and calories – also both very low. The final argument? It is killer easy to make. You are going to want this for cocktail hour tonight, so you better get going on it!
6 ounces imitation crab, thawed and coarsely chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 canned green chilli, cut in a medium dice
1 garlic clove, mashed to a paste
2 tablespoons horseradish
3/4 teaspoon salt
8-10 grinds fresh pepper
2 tablespoon flat leaf parsely, chopped [or to taste]
Stir it all together
Until it is well combined. [that little wooden spoon once belonged to my Grandmother – she gave it to me when Larry and I first got married]
Chill for at least a couple hours to blend flavors and serve with the scoopers of your choice – chips, crackers, even veggies, if you want to go totally overboard with that whole healthy thing.
Perfect for the next time you are sitting on the porch, watching the day wind down.
Have you ever tried making it with real crabmeat though and does it still taste good? I wouldn’t mind using imitation crab meat, except for the fact that imitation crab meat often has fish in it. I am allergic to fish, but not shellfish…weird, I know.
This sounds like too good of a recipe to pass up, that’s why I’m asking :)
Can you believe I’ve never tried any sort of crab dip? I think I’m missing out. That being said, I have nothing against imitation crab meat, and this is saved in my favorites for our next dinner party!
Nabeela – I would definitely give it a try with real crabmeat, which I think would be really good in it. I know another person who is allergic to fish but not shellfish, so I don’t think it is all that strange. If you do the substitution, I hope you’ll some back to tell us how it turned out.
megan – hope you love it :)
Delicious and got you stumbled~ love it :)
You’ve done it again! … made something I love and will have to make again and again and again! (… and of course I will feel compelled to send you pictures of it!)
Ah – that looks really good, and I love the taste of the imitation stuff in something like this. thanks!
Claudia – thank you!
You can thank your aunt for this one CM – it is her recipe, though I did tweak it a touch.
Thanks Roberta and you are welcome :)