Dill Crab Dip with Artichokes

You can use fresh, frozen or canned crabmeat in this appetizer. Crab-flavored, flaked fish (surimi) makes a less expensive and tasty alternative to real crab meat.


Dill Crab Dip with Artichokes


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: Makes about 1-1/2 cups
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  to 4  large artichokesOn Sale
  • 1    lemon, halvedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  mayonnaise or salad dressingOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  dairy sour creamOn Sale
  • 1  cup  flaked, cooked crabmeat (cartilage removed)On Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  dried dillweedOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  finely chopped onion or green onionOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  finely shredded lime peelOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  lime juiceOn Sale
  •   Dash  bottled hot pepper sauceOn Sale
  •   Dash  ground red pepper (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Rinse artichokes under cold running water. Peel off and discard lower petals. Trim stem to one inch or less. Cut off the top 1-inch of artichoke. Trim leaf tips. Immediately rub the cut surfaces with a piece of lemon.
2.
Cook, covered, in a large amount of boiling salted water for 20 to 30 minutes or until a leaf pulls out easily. Invert artichoke to drain.
3.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, 2/3 cup of the flaked crabmeat, the dillweed, onion, lime peel, lime juice, hot pepper sauce, and ground red pepper, if desired; mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle dip with reserved crabmeat. Serve with warm or chilled artichokes. Makes about 1-1/2 cups (twenty-four 1-tablespoon servings).

Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 24 hours ahead, prepare artichokes; cover and chill. Prepare dip. Cover and chill.

Nutrition information
Calories 49, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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