Yields approx. 1 cup

There is no filler in this dip. It's shrimp, shrimp, and more shrimp. The butter binds it together and the rest of the ingredients give the shrimp a little zip.

Cream of Coconut Crabmeat Dip

¾ cup cream of coconut

1¼ pounds (10 ounces) crabmeat, picked over to remove shell pieces

¼ teaspoon salt 2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

Ground white pepper to taste

  1. 1. In a small saucepan, combine the cream of coconut, crabmeat, and salt; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the green onions, cilantro, lemon juice, jalapeño, and pepper. Pour into a serving dish and let stand at room temperature until cool.
  3. Serve with fresh vegetables and crackers.