Entertaining Recipes: Easy Seafood Dip

Jennifer Eblin
Jennifer Eblin, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Nov 7, 2011 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."
The imitation crab meat in this recipe makes the dip cheap, but the flavor is perfect for entertaining.
Category
Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine
American
Main Ingredients
Seafood
Occasion
Party
Prep Time
 20 min
Cook Time
 25 min
Total Time
 45 min

Ingredients

Serves 10
16 ounces cream cheese`
16 ounces flaked imitation crab meat
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 teaspoon soy sauce
to taste cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
sprinkle paprika
Print Recipe

Directions for Entertaining Recipes: Easy Seafood Dip

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Set the cream cheese out until it feels soft to the touch, or place in a microwave for 30-60 seconds, until it softens.
2
Mix the cream cheese, onion, horseradish, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Break the flaked imitation crabmeat into smaller pieces, or dice the meat by hand. You can also toss the imitation crabmeat into a food processor and pulse for several seconds. Add the meat to the cream cheese and toss until combined.
3
Pour the mixture into a glass or metal pie pan. Lightly press down on the top and smooth the dip evenly across the top. Sprinkle the top of the dip with paprika and the walnuts.
4
Set the dip in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The mixture should bubble slightly and turn a pale brown shade. Serve the mixture hot or warm with crackers, toasted bread, and freshly cut vegetables.
Tip
Replace the imitation crabmeat with freshly cooked crabmeat for a richer seafood flavor. Sprinkle chopped scallions or fresh dill over the top, adding a little color to the dip.

To comment, please sign in to your Yahoo! account, or sign up for a new account.