In my area, we are fortunate to be able to get fresh crab meat in abundance. However, Hubby uses imitation crab for this dish because it’s perfect for rigging it. Yes, this is Hubby’s recipe and I made it for the first time this past weekend. We use flake style imitation crab meat from Sam’s Club. Because it has no flavor, we have to spice it up.
1.5 lbs fully cooked, ready-to-eat, flake style Imitation Crab Meat
2 jalapenos, ribbed and seeded
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp light mayonnaise
Zest and juice of 2 limes
Salt and pepper to taste
Chop larger pieces of crab meat in half, combine all ingredients. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour. Serve cold.
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I buy the crab meat from Sam’s also and this recipe looks delish. I’m pinning it!
Good stuff, right? Thanks!
This looks so good…will have to give it a try. Especially for a lunch on the go #SITSBlogging
Please do, LaKita. Thanks and enjoy!
I definitely do not have enough crab recipes- I can’t wait to try this <3
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Cool! Hope you enjoy it, Kym.
We don’t eat enough crab meat. We don’t have access to fresh crab meat, but we do love imitation crab. Will be trying this simple recipe, which I’m sure I’ll make often during Lent.
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It is a great Lenten dish! I missed that completely. Thanks Leslie.
This looks delish! I love crab but I haven’t had it in so long.
Seafood is my favorite type of food. Thanks Lauren.
Yum! Sounds good! We almost exclusively use imitation here in MN… Can’t wait to give this a try!
Great! Minnesota, huh? I know it’s super cold there. Enjoy, Kristin.
I used to always eat “crab” salad and used to crave it often. The fish they use usually has such a sweet taste. Now I will have to find some!
Someone else commented that it was a sweet taste for them. Hmmm it’s flavorless to me. Like paper or a rice cake! Must be my Louisiana heritage. Thanks Laurel!
I will have to try this. What a great way to dress it up! Stopping by from SITS Girls.
I appreciate that, Leanne. The added ingredients truly make the dish complete.
I am so in love with Rita Dove’s poems! I have been looking for a good crab salad that used imitation crab. Living in Oklahoma, we don’t get fresh crab, or affordable crab very often.
I am just discovering Rita Dove. Glad that you enjoy her poems. Hope you like the crab salad recipe, Lindsey. Thank you!
Yummo!! I grew up in Maryland so I love anything crab (and the imitation stuff is ok in a pinch) Thanks for sharing!
With the right flavors and spices, imitation anything can come alive. Thanks Krista!
mmm…. didn’t know this is so easy. I usually just get it off the salad bar at my Kroger 🙂
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Yes, very easy. And low-cal. Thanks Leslie.
I like crab but never buy it. It’s just not something we eat much of, and real crabmeat is not affordable in TN. But your recipe sounds good. I like your site and your link-up looks really fun! Commenting from the SITS Girls Comment Love Tribe. God bless you!
Thanks so much, Keri! I hope you’ll be back to link up for Turn It Up Tuesday. It goes live on Mondays at 8pm EST.
My husband loves imitation crab.I’ll have to try out this recipe soon. Pinned it.
Great! I appreciate that, Kristen. Thank you for stopping by.
I grew up on the coast of NC and LOVE fresh crab meat. Nothing like it.
Every now and then, we get softshell crabs and fry them whole. Good eats! Thanks Dawn.
You already know this is getting pinned girlie!
Hope it helps in your renewed interest in cooking. Thanks girl!
Hey Kim! This looks really good! While, I’ve definitely eaten it, I don’t think I’ve ever used imitation crab meat for anything before. This looks like a good (and quick) go to recipe for a party or get-together. I’ll have to try this the next time I’m asked to bring a dish. Thanks for sharing!
Very easy and simple prep. Thanks Kennie!
Yum! Looks good to me! I always like your rigged recipes!
I enjoy sharing them. Thanks Michelle!
Something simple and light. Imitation crab meat is sometimes too sweet for me. I’d probably season the mess out of it. lol
I am OK with not even adding the mayo to it, just the lime zest, juice and other ingredients. The Sam’s Club brand of imitation crab meat is totally flavorless to me. Thanks Andrea!
This looks good!! We would have to use imitation crab meat since we live in the middle of the county and can’t get stuff fresh!
I do shop at Sam’s Club occasionally.
I like to snack on the imitation crab meat leg style too. Thanks Kim!