Ingredients:
8 oz. imitation crab, flaked
8 oz. cream cheese
juice of 1/2 lemon (or 1 1/2 Tblsp. of lemon juice)
hot sauce, to taste
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t/soften cream cheese. Add the flaked crab and the lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Add 5-10 drops of hot sauce (more if you like it spicier). Refrigerate to firm up. Serve as a dip with crackers or on crusty breads as an appetizer.
This is a tasty appetizer that I've taken to many parties. It's one of those dishes that tastes like you've spent a lot of money and a lot of time and effort, but it's actually fairly inexpensive and easy to make. I made some to take to the get-together we're going to today and my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Maybe I'll just snitch a little dip before we go...
Ingredients:1 16oz. pkg spaghetti1/2 stick butter or margarinesalt2 Tblsp olive oil1 lb. shrimp, large, peeled, deveined4 cloves garlic, minced (I use 2 tsp of the prepared minced garlic in the jar)pinch red pepper flakes2 Tblsp lemon juice1/4 c. chopped fresh parsleyblack pepperCook pasta according to package directions in boiling water. Melt butter and oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Add garlic, pepper flakes, lemon juice and parsley. Cook till shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta and put in large bowl. Add the shrimp mixture and toss to coat the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grated parmesan.
Mom made this one night when I stopped over. It has 2 of my favorite foods - shrimp and pasta - so I had to have the recipe. She gave the recipe to me and I made it, and I couldn't believe how quick and easy it was, and it makes a great meal even for company - delicious. I make it almost weekly now. Enjoy!
t/soften cream cheese. Add the flaked crab and the lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Add 5-10 drops of hot sauce (more if you like it spicier). Refrigerate to firm up. Serve as a dip with crackers or on crusty breads as an appetizer.
