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.

When 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.

Organic White Rice cooks perfectly and is full of flavor. I cooked the rice ahead of time with just a bit of salt and butter. After a fair share of snacking on it, I had to remind myself to save some for this Creamy Rice and Crab Dip recipe.

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.

More appetizer recipes you may like:

• Spicy Tuna Avocado Boats
• Grilled Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
• Grilled Pork Satay Skewers
• Cheesy Hot Dog Tartlets
• Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Squares
• Tomato Black Bean Hummus
• Tomato Ricotta Crostini Appetizer
• Steak Bruschetta

Try My Other Dip Recipes

• Peanut Butter Dip
• Easy Homemade Hummus
• Black Bean Hummus
• Chorizo Queso Dip
• Reuben Cheese Dip
• Sausage Pesto Pizza Dip
• Philly Cheesesteak Dip
• Warm Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
• Mango Lime Dipping Sauce

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. 

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 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
• ⅛ 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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