Cajun Imitation Crab Dip

A butter cracker being dipped into cold Cajun crab dip with green onions on top.

5 from 1 vote

Creamy, sweet and sassy flavor, this Cold Cajun Imitation Crab Dip is the perfect party appetizer or late-night bite. Made with cream cheese, sweet surimi imitation crab, and cajun spices.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 71kcal

Author: Rachel

Cost: $10

Ingredients

Dip

8 ounces Neuchâtel or ⅓ fat cream cheese room temperature
3 tablespoons Sour Cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoon Seafood Stock You can substitute water but this does add more seafood flavor.
1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning *See heat level note in instructions.
1 teaspoon Paprika
8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat Flake Style
½ teaspoon Salt

For Garnish

¼ cup Green Onion finely diced (optional)
Ground Cayenne Pepper
crackers for dipping

Instructions

Heat Level Note* This recipe is mild to start with. You can adjust the heat level to your preference either by adding hot sauce, Ground Cayenne Pepper, or more Cajun seasoning- which contains cayenne pepper but also more salt.
Set the cream cheese out for approximately 20-30 minutes to soften.
In a large bowl, stir the 8 ounces Neuchâtel or ⅓ fat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons Sour Cream, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 3 tablespoon Seafood Stock, and 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar. Then add ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, 2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning, and 1 teaspoon Paprika. Mix until smooth.
Add 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat and the cream cheese mixture to a food processor or blender. Gently pulse everything together until blended. Taste test for preferred heat level and increase ½ teaspoon at a time with your preferred spice. Add ½ teaspoon Salt if needed.
Transfer the dip onto a plate or platter, smoothing it out.
The dip is best made the day before and will have more crab flavor if you allow it to sit in the fridge overnight. Serve with crackers.

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