Creamy Thai Crab Meat Dip
Dive into the bold, irresistible flavors of Southeast Asia with this Creamy Thai Crab Meat Dip, the perfect appetizer that's as luxurious as it is easy to make. This rich and velvety dip combines fresh crab meat with a luscious blend of cream cheese and coconut milk, infused with the vibrant zest of Thai red curry paste, minced lemongrass, and a hint of lime juice. Sweet, salty, and tangy notes come together beautifully with the addition of fish sauce and brown sugar, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, and optional red chili slices for a spicy kick, this baked dip is delightfully bubbly and golden out of the oven. Serve it warm alongside crackers, toasted bread, or crisp veggie sticks for a crowd-pleasing dish that's both exotic and comforting. Perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings, this Thai-inspired creation is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh crab meat
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon Lemongrass (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 Optional garnish: red chili slices
- 1 assortment Crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and coconut milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the Thai red curry paste, minced lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the fresh crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and slightly golden on top.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and optional red chili slices for garnish.
Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggie sticks for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.3 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 5476 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.4 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 545 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1520 mg | 32% | |
*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.
