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Creamy Crab Lettuce Wraps with Coconut-Lime Dip

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This easy, cool recipe is refreshing and delicious-- wait until you taste the perfect blend of flavors! Wonderful as an appetizer OR as a main dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 green onions
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 Cup mayonnaise
  • 12 oz. crab meat
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • iceberg lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 Cup cream of coconut (the thick syrup)
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • cilantro for garnish, optional

Details

Servings 4
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Use grated blade to slice onions into processor's bowl. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise and crab meat. Whirl until well mixed. Spoon onto lettuce leaves and roll tightly.

Step 2

Stir lime juice into cream of coconut; spoon into dipping bowls and sprinkle with lime zest. Serve with Creamy Crab Lettuce Wraps. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.

You can substitute other seafood in this versatile recipe. You can also substitute minced veggies for the onions.

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