Description
Creamy cold crab rangoon dip brings coastal elegance to party appetizers, blending rich cream cheese with delicate crab meat. Crisp wonton chips provide perfect crunch, letting you dive into this irresistible flavor sensation that promises instant crowd-pleasing magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 ounces (225g) imitation crab meat, shredded
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5g) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5g) lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (25g) green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until creamy and uniform, using a whisk or electric mixer for smooth consistency.
- Incorporate soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and sugar into the mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Delicately introduce shredded imitation crab meat and finely chopped green onions, gently folding to prevent breaking down the crab and ensure balanced ingredient distribution.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for 60-90 minutes, allowing flavors to develop and ingredients to meld together.
- Prior to serving, briefly stir the dip to reincorporate any separated ingredients and restore creamy texture. Serve well-chilled alongside crisp crackers, tortilla chips, or raw vegetable crudités for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality cream cheese at room temperature for smoother blending and richer texture.
- Swap imitation crab with fresh lump crab meat for an elevated, gourmet version of the dip.
- Reduce mayonnaise and sour cream quantities for a lighter, healthier alternative without compromising flavor.
- Experiment with additional herbs like dill or chives to enhance the overall taste profile of the dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 194 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 323 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg