Best Cucumber Spears With Crab Dip Recipes
CRAB CUCUMBER BITES
I look for recipes that are deceptively easy. These fancy-but-quick crab and cucumber appetizers are heavenly, and the stand-out colors light up any gathering or holiday table, no matter the season. -Nancy Czarnick, Desert Hills, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-in. thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber slice. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BASIL- AND CRABMEAT-TOPPED CUCUMBERS
Crisp cucumber slices are topped with a creamy crabmeat spread for colorful, appetizing snack.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of fork if desired. Cut into 36 (1/4-inch) slices.
- In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Beat in mayonnaise until well blended. Stir in chopped basil, onion, lemon peel and crabmeat.
- Spread or pipe about 1 teaspoon crabmeat mixture on each cucumber slice. Sprinkle with capers. Garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
HOT-CRAB AND PIMIENTO-CHEESE SPREAD
Chock-full of crab and topped with chunks of rustic bread, this irresistible spread is substantial and hearty. Offer a knife for slathering it onto cut vegetables.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mash cream cheese in a bowl until very soft. Add cheddar and 1/2 cup mayonnaise and stir to combine. Stir in crab, pimiento, scallions, lemon juice, salt, and hot sauce to taste. Spoon mixture into two 14-ounce baking dishes, dividing evenly.
- Stir together torn bread and remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Top spread with bread mixture, dividing evenly. Bake on a baking sheet until golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately with vegetables.
CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE DIP
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, sherry, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in the crabmeat and chives. Top with additional chives.
CUCUMBER SPEARS WITH CRAB DIP
Decadent crab dip has never been so easy-your blender does all the work!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sour cream, crabmeat, garlic salt and lemon peel in blender. Cover and blend on medium-high speed about 45 seconds, stopping blender twice to scrape down sides, until smooth.
- Pour dip into serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Peel cucumbers if desired; cut lengthwise into fourths and remove seeds. Cut cucumber fourths into spears, about 2x3/4 inch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg
CRAB & CUCUMBER CRUMPETS
Spruce up crumpets with a creamy crab, cucumber and dill topping. It's ready in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a Christmas starter or light lunch
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Starter
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Tip the cucumber into a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave to drain for 10 mins.
- Tip the crabmeat into a bowl with the crème fraîche and lemon juice. Season. Squeeze the strips of cucumber to remove any excess water, then mix with the dill. Toast the crumpets, then top with the crab mixture, a small tangle of cucumber strips and a few extra dill sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
CUCUMBER-SOUR CREAM DIP
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a strainer, squeeze out excess liquid from the grated cucumbers. In a medium bowl, mix with sour cream, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
GRILLED CUCUMBER SPEARS
Make and share this Grilled Cucumber Spears recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kitchenslave03
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut cucumber into thirds crosswise.
- Cut each piece into quarters lengthwise.
- Coat cucumbers with cooking spray.
- Grill for 6 min or til lightly charred and crisp-tender, turning occasionally.
- Place cucumber in a bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.6, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 221.1, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1
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