Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh avocado slices and chopped red bell peppers for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, ensuring it doesn’t break apart too much.
- Mix in chopped green onions and cilantro for freshness and color.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the crab dip into a serving bowl, garnish with avocado slices and chopped red peppers to create a shiny, vibrant look reminiscent of Tamatoa’s shell.
- Serve chilled with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks. For Polynesian flair, pair with tropical sides.
Notes
- For an extra tropical twist, add a splash of coconut milk or pineapple juice to the dip.
- Disable cayenne for a milder flavor suitable for all ages.
- Use fresh crab meat for best flavor, but canned crab works well too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Polynesian-inspired
- Diet: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
