Coconut Crab Dip
Dive into a taste of tropical indulgence with this creamy Coconut Crab Dip, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the delicate sweetness of lump crab meat with the rich, exotic flair of coconut milk and shredded coconut. Perfectly balanced with a hint of zesty lime, a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, and aromatic spices like garlic and paprika, this baked dip is as comforting as it is luxurious. Topped with fresh green onions and garnished with vibrant cilantro, it bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in just 20 minutes. Whether paired with crispy tortilla chips, buttery crackers, or crunchy veggie sticks, this coastal-inspired dish is guaranteed to steal the spotlight at your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lump crab meat
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.5 cup Shredded unsweetened coconut
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 bag Tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, coconut milk, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Fold the lump crab meat and shredded unsweetened coconut into the mixture gently to avoid breaking up the crab too much.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top of the dip for added flavor and presentation.
Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until it is hot and bubbly around the edges.
Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.6 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.2 g | 431% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 587 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 5007 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 113.0 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 748 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2773 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
