how do i cook imitation crabmeat?

ellaberry · Apr 1, 2007, 05:36 PM

hi, i bought some imitation crabmeat last night ("Captain's Choice" flaked stye from Safeway) and now that i've looked closer it doesnt say anywhere that it is cooked already. and there is a warning on the package to always fully cook raw fish and meat. so does this mean my imitation crabmeat is raw? i tried cooking a bit of it in a frying pan with butter (as i would cook a piece of fish or heat some pre-cooked prawns) but it all seperated into thin sheets and looked very unappealing.
so how do i cook it?

Matt3046 · Apr 1, 2007, 06:39 PM

I love it. I think I would rather eat it than real crab. It is allot easier, and you get allot more meat.

davoid · Dec 20, 2007, 07:59 AM

i just bought the exact same thing 'captains choice immitation crabmeat flake style from safeway last night' and after i ate half the meat straight out of the package i noticed the warning label! so i'll let you know if i die tomorrow from food poisoning...it's so good i'm still eating it as i type...am i willingly participating in natural selection?....tuna in tomorrow and see whether or not i had to go to the emergency room! -d

lovelesspa · Dec 20, 2007, 11:08 AM

Yep it is already process and cooked, that's how it all come together, in the shape and texture that you see, just add to salads or mix with other foods, it can be heated, but only for a few minutes, tops. It's ready to go!

davoid · Dec 20, 2007, 06:38 PM

i woke up alive today, so i guess the fish is okay to eat uncooked, or recooked....i also made my wife try some so we could be buried together if things went bad, but she also survived the night, so eat up....-d

lovelesspa · Dec 20, 2007, 09:07 PM

it's good stuff..and there's alot of I lot of ways to make it even better, just keep trying different recipes, it's so good you'll find one you love! Need recipes I have alot!

davoid · Dec 21, 2007, 01:13 AM

i've never tried it other than straight up cold, or in california rolls, ...i'd love to hear some suggestions for other uses...-d

ps . seafood people: they have 2 for one bags of frozen prawns right now which i will soon be gorging on...

dddddddddddd · Aug 31, 2009, 10:51 AM

its cooked

n2nike · Nov 2, 2009, 08:43 PM

If you want it warm, I usually steam it. To add a little more flavor add salt to the water.