Crab Spread Appetizer Dip
Ingredients
| 1 envelope plain gelatin | ||
| 1/4 cup cold water | ||
| 1 cup clam juice | ||
| 1 cup mayonnaise | ||
| 2 tbs Dijon mustard | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
| 1/2 cup, peeled and minced cucumber | ||
| 1/2 cup chopped red pepper | ||
| 1/2 cup chopped yellow pepper | ||
| 1/2 cup chopped scallion | ||
| 3/4 cup heavy cream | ||
| 1 lb of crab meat (you may use any variety) |
This is a delicious dip that is great for an impromptu gathering. It is chocked full of crab and flavored with Dijon mustard, red, yellow peppers and scallions.
- In a medium bowl mix the gelatin with water. Let stand for 1 minute.
- Bring clam juice to a boil and pour over gelatin and stir in until completely dissolved.
- In a small bowl mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Stir into gelatin mixture.
- Chill until the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.
- Stir in crab meat, cucumber, bell peppers and scallions.
- Fold in heavy cream.
- Turn mixture into a lightly oiled 4 cup mold and chill until firm. At least 4 hours. Overnight is best.
- Unmold and serve with crackers and crusty bread.
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