Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Lemony-Tarragon Crap Dip with Salt and Vinegar Chips

So in this cutie cookbook - it has like "bride and groom theme" meals - so I decided to make the picnic suggestion for tonight's dinner.  We didn't get fresh crab meat - so we liked this, but neither of us where in love with it.  I thought it tasted too "fishy"....but the concept of fish and chips was good!  Would maybe try it again - and go big on the crab meat.  I bet that would be better!!
Bride and Groom Cookbook - Makes 2 cups (serves 8-10)

Ingredients:
1/4 cup (1oz) cream cheese at room temp
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons mayo
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, or 3/4 dried
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
8oz fresh crab meat, picked over for shells, well drained
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
salt and pepper
salt and vinegar chips

Combine the cream cheese, red onion, mayo, lemon juice, tarragon, dill, and lemon zest in a small bowl.  Stir in the crab meat and cucumber.  Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.  Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.  Serve with chips

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