Pâté de Crabe

Pâté de Crabe is a delightful French seafood dish featuring a creamy, savory crab pâté that is both low in carbohydrates and rich in flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this dish beautifully showcases the sweetness of fresh crab meat.

Ingredients

• Fresh crab meat - 200 grams
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
• Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Chives - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
2. Add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the mixture; stir until well incorporated.
3. Gently fold in the fresh crab meat and chopped chives, being careful not to break up the crab too much.
4. Transfer the mixture to a small serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with additional chives if desired.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve chilled with low-carb crackers or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from crab meat, promoting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.

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