Crab-Asparagus Pate

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A smooth, flavorful crab and asparagus pâté with cream cheese, lemon, and mayonnaise, perfect as an elegant appetizer for gatherings or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups canned asparagus cuts and tips
  • 2 tablespoons reserved asparagus liquid
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 can cream of asparagus soup
  • 3 packages (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cans crab, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Drain asparagus; puree in blender.
  2. Soften gelatin using the reserved asparagus liquid and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  3. Heat cream of asparagus soup and cream cheese together over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  4. Add chopped onion, mayonnaise, crab, salt, celery seed, and remaining ingredients; heat until gelatin melts.
  5. Pour the mixture into a mold and chill until set.
  6. Serve chilled as an appetizer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 35.1g 45% DV
Carbs 12.8g 5% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10429.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 303mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 50mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 87.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 63.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Diet fit Low-carb
Contains Milk Egg Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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