Heart-Healthy Creamy Crab Dip
Indulge in the luscious flavors of this Heart-Healthy Creamy Crab Dip, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite that's perfect for any occasion. Packed with the delicate sweetness of lump crab meat, this dip is lightened up with low-fat cream cheese and protein-rich Greek yogurt, creating a creamy yet health-conscious base. A splash of zesty lemon juice, a hint of Worcestershire sauce, and a gentle kick of hot sauce elevate the flavor profile, while fresh herbs like parsley and green onions bring vibrancy to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this oven-baked appetizer is low in fat, bursting with flavor, and delightfully nutritious. Serve it warm with whole-grain crackers or crisp veggies for a snack or party staple that’s as heart-healthy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Lump crab meat
- 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, soften the low-fat cream cheese by mixing it with a fork or electric mixer until smooth.
Add the plain Greek yogurt and lemon juice to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat to the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Add the chopped green onions, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika, then fold gently to combine.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the dip is warm throughout.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Serve with whole-grain crackers or sliced fresh vegetables for a heart-healthy snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 273 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3022 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 89.3 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 737 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1970 mg | 42% | |
*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.
