And since imitation crab is already processed and prepared, there is relatively little prep work when adding it to recipes. This can make food preparation, like for making sushi, go faster.

Serve immediately. Surimi—imitation crabmeat—is usually made with pollock or scrod. It comes vacuum-packed and I keep a package of it in my refrigerator for a fast first course or last-minute hors ...

surimi can also be seasoned to emulate shrimp, scallops, and lobster, making it an economical substitute for high-end crustaceans. For example, while a classic New England lobster roll recipe ...