Easiest Way to Make Super Quick Homemade Hot Krab & Asparagus Dip

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Imitation crab is a seafood product made from surimi, or Asian fish paste, and is often known as Krab in the United States. Krab is sold in chunks or sticks and is usually found in the fresh seafood section of most grocery stores. It can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads and stir-fries to dips and appetizers. Hot Crab Dip makes the perfect party appetizer.

Hot Krab & Asparagus Dip is one of the most popular of current trending meals on earth. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes delicious. They are nice and they look fantastic. Hot Krab & Asparagus Dip is something which I have loved my whole life.

To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook hot krab & asparagus dip using 11 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Hot Krab & Asparagus Dip:

1. Take 1/2 pound fresh asparagus (usually half a bunch), tough ends snapped off, cut into 1/4" pieces
2. Prepare 8 oz surimi/imitation crab, shredded or chopped into small 1/4"-ish chunks (if frozen, thaw and squeeze out all excess water)
3. Make ready 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or whatever melty cheese you have on hand)
4. Take 1/3 cup shredded or grated Parmesan
5. Take 1/3 cup sour cream
6. Take 1/4 cup mayonnaise
7. Take 1/2 block cream cheese brought to room temperature
8. Make ready 1 small clove garlic, grated (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, not garlic salt)
9. Take zest of 1/2 a lemon
10. Take 1.5 Tablespoons lemon juice
11. Make ready 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

We've all seen it on budget-friendly sushi menus and at grocery stores across America: imitation crab. Sometimes called "crab stick" or simply "krab," this ambiguous food item doesn't even try to disguise that it isn't the real thing. It's right in the name; this food product is an imitation. But if it's not crab — then what.

Steps to make Hot Krab & Asparagus Dip:

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Pan-roast the asparagus and lightly salt (about 1/8 teaspoon). Put 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in pan, preheat to medium high, and roast for about 10 minutes, re-distributing the asparagus once or twice. Asparagus should be tender but not mushy.
3. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir with a spoon or fork to thoroughly combine. Make sure you break down all the chunks of cream cheese.
4. Place mixture in a small baking dish (roughly 5"x 8").
5. Bake for 30 minutes, and serve with crackers or crusty bread.
6. Enjoy! :)

It's right in the name; this food product is an imitation. But if it's not crab — then what. Covered here are dread escalations, Nestors, and more! Lump crab meat is baked into this luxurious dip with cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese and few dashes of hot sauce. This is a wonderful recipe to serve with another hot dip, like this easy Velveeta queso crockpot dip, or even a tasty cold dip like this bacon cheddar ranch dip recipe, or even a yummy easy taco dip recipe.

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