Pasta with Shrimp, Imitation crab and Imitation Lobster

[jaye614]

I love pasta made with shrimp, fresh garlic, olive oil....has anyone ever made to include adding imitation crab and imitation lobster?

 

[minkydog]

No, but then I don't like crab and lobster, real or otherwise. I love angelhair pasta with sauteed onion, green pepper and garlic, with grilled shrimp, though.

 

[EMom]

Yes, because I'm allergic to shellfish. I like it fine, but that's from a person who will die if I eat shellfish. It's not quite as good, but it's nice.

 

[kirstenb1]

I love shrimp/pasta with olive oil, parm, garlic, salt and pepper. I have tried the faux crab, and just don't like the taste/texture. Haven't tried the lobster.

 

[eliza61]

don't use the fake stuff so I don't make it too often but I do love it. Generally I like imitation crab and lobster in pasta salads. the sauce and vegetables tend to soothe the texture but for some reason for pasta dishes I don't use it.

LOL, it is a tasty treat.

 

[ronandannette]

I find it doesn't hold up too well when heated; it's better in salads or sandwiches with dressing or mayo. It's also pretty "sweet"; make sure you adjust salt and seasonings in your dish before you serve it.

 

[Minnesota!]

I have used it quite a bit. I make my butter/lemon sauce, and add the imitation stuff right at the end of cooking. Toss it all over pasta. It is good. Love doing it with broccoli in there, too.

My kids love it, as well.

 

[Big V]

I use it with alfredo sauce, but never have with EVOO and garlic. Give it a try, it might taste pretty good!

 

[Kogo Shuko]

I love making pasta salad with imitation crab meat, but I don't think I'd want to eat it warm, unless it's seared and in a stir fry.

I usually just throw some pasta, green onions, and imitation crab meat together and mix with some ranch dressing.

 

[disney4us2002]

Why use the fake stuff? Is crab & lobster that expensive where you are or are there allergies? In a dish with shrimp, crab and lobster, I can't imagine having to add too much of any one of those so I'd use the real deal. I think imitation crab is gross. I haven't tasted imitation lobster due to my aversion to imitation crab. To each their own.

 

[ronandannette]

Why use the fake stuff? Is crab & lobster that expensive where you are or are there allergies? In a dish with shrimp, crab and lobster, I can't imagine having to add too much of any one of those so I'd use the real deal. I think imitation crab is gross. I haven't tasted imitation lobster due to my aversion to imitation crab. To each their own.

The two are virtually indistinguishable from one another except for the shape. "Crab" is the long, leg'ish pieces and "Lobster" is the little lumps. They are made from exactly the same ingredients and taste exactly the same.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I love pasta made with shrimp, fresh garlic, olive oil....has anyone ever made to include adding imitation crab and imitation lobster?

I used to eat it back in the day but I prefer the real thing.

I have eaten the fake stuff in dips and "crab salad".

It is true that the fake crab and lobster are the same thing. It is just processed fish made into shapes.

So now I had to look it up and I will probably never eat it again, lol.

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/nutritional-quality-fake-crabmeat-1119.html