Low Sodium Creamy Crab Dip

Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Low Sodium Creamy Crab Dip, a perfect blend of indulgence and mindful eating. This recipe takes fresh, succulent crab meat and combines it with reduced-fat cream cheese, a splash of tangy lemon juice, and aromatic herbs like dill and parsley for a light yet indulgent dip low in sodium but high in flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this warm, golden-topped dip is ready to impress your family or guests. Ideal for pairing with low-sodium crackers or crisp veggie sticks, it's a guilt-free, crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces fresh crab meat
• 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (low sodium)
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the reduced-fat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, low sodium Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh dill, green onions, and fresh parsley to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Season with black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed, and mix gently to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the dip.

Step 6

Transfer the crab dip mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Bake the dip in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until it's heated through and the top is slightly golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Serve the creamy crab dip with your choice of low-sodium crackers or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(672.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1362.0

Total Fat 104.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 358.9mg	0%
Sodium 3533.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	0%
Total Sugars 22.7g
Protein 68.0g	0%

Vitamin D 27.2IU	0%
Calcium 770.5mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 1420.3mg	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: 67.8%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 12.6%