Crab Spirals With Lemon & Dill

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

Crab Spirals With Lemon & Dill recipe for a delicious appetizer or main dish

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package spreadable light cream cheese
	2 tablespoons chopped green onions
	1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
	1 tablespoon lemon juice
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	32 inches spinach tortillas ( wraps )
	1 package clover leaf crab delights imitation crabmeat , leg style ( or if not available , about 227g any crab well drained )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

307

Sugar

Fat

14g

These Crab Spirals With Lemon & Dill are a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy seafood in a wrap. These spirals make a great appetizer or main dish for any occasion. The cream cheese mixture is flavored with lemon and dill, which adds a pop of flavor to the dish. The use of spinach tortillas not only makes these spirals more nutritious, but it also makes them more colorful and visually appealing. The imitation crabmeat is a great alternative if fresh crab is not available and has a similar taste and texture to fresh crab. Overall, these crab spirals are a quick and easy way to enjoy a flavorful seafood dish without much effort.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, green onions, dill, lemon juice, and pepper.
2.	On each spinach tortilla, spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture.
3.	Place the crabmeat on top of the cream cheese, spreading it out evenly.
4.	Roll up each tortilla tightly, making sure to keep the seam side down.
5.	Slice each roll into 1 inch thick pieces and serve chilled.

PROS

These crab spirals make a great appetizer or main dish for any occasion.

The lemon and dill add a pop of flavor to the creamy mixture.

They are easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

CONS

The imitation crabmeat may not be as flavorful as fresh crab, but it is a great alternative if fresh crab is not available.

These spirals are high in sodium due to the use of imitation crabmeat and cream cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crab is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
Spinach tortillas are a good source of fiber and contain vitamins and minerals such as calcium and iron.