Imitation Crab Recipes

Imitation crabs, that are made from Asian fish paste also known as surimi, are mostly used in salads, dips and appetizers. It is a seafood and is mostly sold in the form of sticks or chunks. Imitation crab is prepared by mincing the flesh of pollock fish to a fine paste. This fish paste or surimi is given the shape of tubes or chunks and is cut into small pieces, which are later cooked till the texture resembles that of a crab's meat. Imitation crab recipes, also known as Krab in the United States can be cooked using various methods. Since imitation crabs are already cooked, recipes with imitation crab also taste delicious when they are served chilled.

Imitation Crab Salad

Ingredients

• pound imitation crab, cut in small chunks
• 3 medium-sized onions, diced
• 1 cucumber, cut in small pieces
• teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 1 small cup seashell pasta
• cup ripe olives, diced
• 1 cups mayonnaise
• cup frozen peas
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt to taste

Preparation

In a medium-sized bowl, whip the cream, mayonnaise, sugar and pepper together. Thaw the frozen peas for about 10 minutes or till they become soft. Mix all the ingredients in a separate bowl till they combine well. You can also serve this salad after chilling it in the refrigerator. Before serving the salad, garnish it with tomato wedges and the remaining chopped celery.

Imitation Crab Quiche

Ingredients

• 8 ounce imitation crab
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
• A dash of hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 3 eggs, beaten
• cup Gruyere cheese, grated
• 9" pie crust

Preparation

In a medium-sized bowl mix all the ingredients and add the minced imitation crab and combine well. Pour this mixture into the pie crust and bake it in a preheated oven at 150 C for about 30 minutes. To check if the pie is cooked, insert a knife or a knitting needle. If there is no residue on the knife or knitting needle, then your pie is ready, or else cook it for 15 minutes more. Allow the quince to cool for about 10 minutes and serve it with a salad of your choice.

Imitation Crab Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen imitation crab, defrosted and peeled
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Louisiana hot sauce
• cup mayonnaise
• 1 small cup lemon juice

Preparation

Melt the cheese in a double boiler and stir in the lemon juice, mayonnaise and crab and blend them together. Now add Louisiana hot sauce according to your taste and mix well. If you want to add a tangy taste to your dip, use sweet and sour sauce instead of Louisiana sauce. You can serve this dip with crackers or bread rolls.

Imitation Crab Ceviche

Ingredients

• 2 pounds imitation crab meat
• 2 avocados, finely chopped
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 medium-sized white onions, chopped
• 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and cubed
• cup cilantro
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 8 limes
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Preparation

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the imitation crab, peppers, cilantro, tomato, onions, lemon juice with garlic salt and pepper. Combine the ingredients properly and transfer the avocados, and keep the bowl in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Garnish this mixture with remaining cilantro and serve with tortilla chips.

Imitation crab recipes when prepared with seasonings, mayonnaise and herbs taste delightful. Though imitation crabs or Krabs have less protein and potassium than the real crab, people find it equally appealing.