Description
Keto Cold Crab Dip promises a creamy coastal experience with minimal carbohydrates. Luxurious lump crab meat blends seamlessly with rich cream cheese and zesty seasonings, delivering sophisticated flavor you’ll savor at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) Lump crab meat, squeezed to remove moisture
Dairy and Cream Base:
- 115 grams (4 ounces) Cream cheese, softened
- 45 grams (3 tablespoons) Sour cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy foundation by placing cream cheese, sour cream, freshly squeezed lemon juice (30 milliliters), and Old Bay seasoning into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until achieving a uniform, silky consistency, ensuring no visible lumps remain.
- Delicately incorporate the succulent lump crab meat (approximately 226 grams) into the creamy base using a soft silicon spatula, maintaining gentle folding motions to preserve the crab’s delicate texture.
- Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives (15 grams) throughout the mixture, distributing them evenly with minimal stirring.
- Transfer the luxurious crab dip into a serving bowl, smoothing the surface with the spatula to create an even presentation.
- Securely cover the bowl with clear plastic wrap, ensuring direct contact with the dip’s surface to prevent moisture formation.
- Refrigerate the dip for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Before serving, allow the dip to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly, making it more spreadable.
- Accompany with crisp cucumber slices, tender celery sticks, or low-carbohydrate crackers for an elegant appetizer experience.
Notes
- Boost flavor intensity by letting the dip rest overnight in the refrigerator, allowing ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Mix ingredients gently to preserve delicate crab meat’s natural texture and prevent breaking down during preparation.
- Select premium lump crab meat for maximum taste, ensuring each bite delivers rich, authentic seafood goodness.
- Experiment with seasoning levels, starting conservatively with Old Bay and adjusting according to personal preference.
- Serve chilled for optimal taste, giving the dip at least 30 minutes to develop deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 41
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 17mg