Can you eat cold crab meat?

Yes cooked crab meat is safe to eat and delicious in cold applications such as in this chilled crab dip recipe.

What is crab dip served with?

Crackers, crostini, and veggies are all great choices for serving alongside crab dip. You could also stuff it into endive, radicchio, or butter lettuce leaves, into hollowed out tomatoes or avocado halves. If you wanted to get really fancy you could hollow out some lemon halves and serve it in them. Use your imagination and have fun!

Chilled Crab Dip with Crème Fraîche + Herbs + Lemon + Lemon

Chilled Crab Dip with Crème Fraîche + Herbs

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This Chilled Crab Dip with Crème Fraîche and herbs is light, elegant, and just a little fancy. There is no mayo and no cream cheese in this easy, no-cook recipe. It comes together in minutes and can be served with crackers, crostini, or crudités for an appetizer or over lettuce for a light lunch. This dish is especially perfect for Mother's Day, but would be great for Easter or any spring or summertime occasion.

Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces cooked lump crab meat

4 ounces creme fraiche

zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste depending on how salty the crab meat is)

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Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl being careful not to mush up the crab meat too much. Transfer to pretty serving bowl and serve with crackers, crostini, and/or veggies of choice. See blog post for more serving ideas and variations.

Author: anita | wild thistle kitchen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: appetizer, seafood
Cuisine: American