Description
These king crab appetizers feature sweet, tender crab meat atop crunchy bases, finished with a tangy, creamy dill sauce. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion where you want a touch of luxury without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked king crab legs, shelled and flaked into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated (optional)
- Crackers, cucumber slices, or toasted baguette rounds (for serving)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Extra dill sprigs (optional garnish)
- Microgreens or capers (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Remove cooked king crab meat from shells using crab crackers or kitchen shears. Flake into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Lay out crackers, cucumber slices, or toasted baguette rounds on a serving platter. (Toast baguette rounds at 375°F for 8-10 minutes if desired.)
- Place a generous spoonful of king crab meat onto each base. Top with a dollop of creamy dill sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives, parsley, and lemon zest if using.
- Garnish with extra dill sprigs, microgreens, or capers as desired.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate assembled appetizers up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Assembling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: King Crab Appetizers, Creamy Dill Sauce, Seafood Appetizers