Curried Crab Dip Recipe

Name: Curried Crab Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 sweet onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder; 3 tablespoons mango chutney (preferably Major Gray), chopped; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Mixed sweet potato, vegetable and pita chips, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
3 tablespoons mango chutney (preferably Major Gray), chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Mixed sweet potato, vegetable and pita chips, for serving

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1.In a deep, medium skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and ginger and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chutney, cream cheese, mayonnaise and lime juice and cook, stirring, until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in the scallions, cilantro and crab, breaking up the crab slightly with the spoon. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the dip is heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a shallow bowl and serve with chips.
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Make Ahead
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The curried crab dip can be refrigerated overnight. Reheat gently before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 sweet onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder, and more.

Yes, Curried Crab Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Curried Crab Dip

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