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.
This post is sponsored by Mahatma Rice. All opinions are mine alone.
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.
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.
Rice also contains complex carbs and is loaded with fiber. Mahatma 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 far share of snacking on it, I had to remind myself to save some for this Creamy Rice and Crab Dip recipe.
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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 crackers, 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
- Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls
- Grilled Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
- Caribbean Mango Sauced Meatballs
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Creamy Rice and Crab Dip Appetizer
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
- â…› 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.
With the rice, I want to eat it straight out of the bowl for dinner!
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!
never thought of this but it was so good! I love anything with crab meat – so it was an easy yes for me! yum!
What a great idea! I love the addition of rice, makes it hearty and tasty!
I love seafood but I’ve never had rice and crab dip before. It looks so delicious and want to try this soon.