Best Curried Crab Spread Recipes

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CURRIED CRAB SPREAD



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At holiday time, I always have cream cheese and crabmeat on hand. In case of drop-ins, I just mix up an easy spread by adding mango chutney and spices. -Jennifer Phillips, Goffstown, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce, optional
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup mango chutney
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or chives
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon zest, curry powder, salt and, if desired, chili sauce; gently fold in crab. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer bread crumbs to a shallow bowl., Unwrap disk and press all sides into bread crumbs; place on a serving plate. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CURRIED CRAB SPREAD



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Shellfish     No-Cook

Yield 18 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup minced celery
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1/2 cup 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 18 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat. Prepare broiler. Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush 1 side of the bread slices evenly with the olive oil. Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned. Serve with spread.

CURRIED CRAB SPREAD



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How to make Curried Crab Spread

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup minced celery
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1/2 cup 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 18 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the first 11 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat.
  • Prepare broiler.
  • Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush 1 side of the bread slices evenly with the olive oil. Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned. Serve with spread.

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