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!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and coconut milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Stir in the Thai red curry paste, minced lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gently fold in the fresh crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and slightly golden on top.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, and optional red chili slices for garnish.

Step 8

Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggie sticks for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(724.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1283.0

Total Fat 87.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 354.1mg	0%
Sodium 5475.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 66.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 545.1mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1519.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.4%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 19.2%