What is imitation crab meat?

Imitation crab meat typically contains a combination of fish such as pollock, starches, flavorings, and sometimes egg white or other binders. It is designed to taste and look similar to real crab meat but is typically less expensive.

Is imitation crab meat bad for you?

Imitation crab meat has quite a few essential nutrients in it. This type of crab meat has protein, vitamin B12, and selenium. It is lower in calories and sodium than real crab meat and perfectly safe to eat.

How do I store leftovers?

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Imitation Crab Salad (Deli Style)

Name: Imitation Crab Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb imitation crab meat; 1/4 cup light mayo; 1/4 cup of greek yogurt; 1/2 of a lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup of celery, chopped; 1 cup of cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons of red onion, finely chopped; Salt and Pepper

Description

Learn how to make imitation crab salad just like at the deli!

Ingredients

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1 lb imitation crab meat
1/4 cup light mayo
1/4 cup of greek yogurt
1/2 of a lemon, juiced
1/4 cup of celery, chopped
1 cup of cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons of red onion, finely chopped
Salt and Pepper

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Instructions

Dice the onions and celery really fine and add them to a bowl along with the rest of the ingredients for the salad. Squeeze 1/2 a lemon over the salad and mix again.

Serve with crackers or just eat with a spoon.

Notes

1/4 cup per serving

My WW Personal Points: 5 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 146
Sugar: 2.9
Fat: 7.7g
Saturated Fat: 3.2g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: .2g
Protein: 9.5g