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Creamy Rice and Crab Dip Appetizer

Rice and Crab Dip appetizer made with canned wild-caught crab meat, mayo, cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, green onion, spices and tender cooked organic rice.

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Creamy Rice and Crab Dip Appetizer recipe - platingpixels.comWhen you think of creamy dips, including rice may not first come to mind. However, after trying it with this Creamy Rice and Crab Dip appetizer, I can say it should be a lot more common. While technically an appetizer, it can also be a great snack or even a light meal. With March related Madness happening (basketball for those who don’t watch), there’s always a need for unique appetizer recipes just like my Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms.

Dips are always a hit at gatherings and this Creamy Rice and Crab Dip appetizer will surely impress your guests. The combination of this rich, creamy, and tangy seafood mixture paired with tender rice is a joy to the palate.

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Creamy Rice and Crab Dip Appetizer recipe - platingpixels.com
Creamy Rice and Crab Dip Appetizer

This Creamy Rice and Crab Dip appetizer is simply a mixture of canned wild-caught crab meat, organic mayo, cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, green onion, spices and tender cooked organic rice. Serve warm or chilled with Deviled Egg Cracker, bread or veggies. You can even wrap it in seaweed sheets for easy homemade crab rolls. However you serve it, this Creamy Rice and Crab Dip will be an impressive addition to your appetizer menu.

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Creamy Rice and Crab Dip Appetizer recipe - platingpixels.com

Creamy Rice and Crab Dip Appetizer

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels
Creamy Rice and Crab Dip made with canned crab meat, mayo, cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, green onion, spices and tender cooked organic rice. 
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Mahatma Organic White Rice uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 pound canned wild-caught crab meat drained
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temp
  • cup organic mayo
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (1 large lemon)
  • Zest of one lemon
  • ½ tablespoon Greek seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook rice according to packing directions, adding butter and salt to pan. Do not overcook, slightly tender is preferred. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together remaining ingredients until well combined. Gently fold in cooled rice if serving cold. Serve with crackers, bread, veggies, or in seaweed wraps.
  • To serve warm: Bake crab mixture in oven-safe dish at 375° F. for 20 minutes, or until warm. Fold in rice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Rice and Crab Dip Appetizer
Amount per Serving
Calories
156
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
43
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
553
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
160
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0
g
0
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
295
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
6.7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
57
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.2
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Wow I never thought of adding rice to a crab dip but this genius. The rice soaks up the crab flavor and it really stretches the dish. Thanks for a delicious recipe!

  2. 5 stars
    never thought of this but it was so good! I love anything with crab meat – so it was an easy yes for me! yum!

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