Alright friends, how do we all feel about imitation crab - yay or nay?? xo - Lisa

@LANGI902

9 ай бұрын

Nothing like the real thing, but it comes down to if it is in your budget or not!

@thetruth2230

9 ай бұрын

It’s a yes for me! I love “crab” salad and honestly I don’t know if I’ve ever had it with real crab meat.🤔

@fernandom9220

9 ай бұрын

Yay

@barbr100

9 ай бұрын

It’s a no for me.

@mariacasella6474

9 ай бұрын

Yay!!!!❤

I watched this two days ago, bought the ingredients yesterday and today, and made it for lunch today! I piled it onto a huge flaky croissant and it was so delicious! 🫶🏻

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Yum! Glad you enjoyed this in a croissant :)

I'm glad you used the imitation crab, the real thing is brutally expensive here in 🇨🇦. Your dressing looks good, a must try!

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Although I do love this with real crab, imitation is definitely much more affordable and still delicious!

Yay, nothing wrong with the imitation crab and I like both of them.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

It's all about personal preference. :)

i’m allergic to shellfish including crab, so imitation crab is a winner for me 😊

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Perfect! 😊 Hope you love this new salad recipe.

I use imitation crab as well. I like to put my salad in the fridge for a few hours before eating.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Great tip on chilling the salad!

I’ve always loved seeing you take your bite at the end, and delighting in whatever you’re tasting. In this video you changed it up a bit, didn’t you? You took a bite and then shared your thoughts and comments… I think I LOVE that even more! It imparts another layer of warmth and brings you even closer to your audience. Beautifully done ❤ (Oh, and the salad looks amazing, too!)

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Aw, thanks so much! I'll try to do more of that in the future. :)

I made crab salad last night. Should have waited...your recipe looks good. And for me it's a yes for imitation crab

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

What a coincidence! 😂 Imitation crab is much easier to use, but I also tested this with fresh crab meat and it's so delicious!

Thank you so much for this information. I stopped using this years ago because I thought it unhealthy. I just researched some more and I am including it back into my diet. 👏😍 I will make sure I read ingredient list as I don’t use food dyes.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Glad this was helpful! If you're not sure about imitation crab, you can also use plenty of other crab meat options as well, which I've talked about in further detail in the post (link in video description).

@carinazamudio9144

7 ай бұрын

Is crab 🦀 meat cooked already ?

This looks delicious. Thank you 😊

Wow, that looks healthy and delicious. I will definitely try it😋

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

And it's so easy to make! 😉

Looks amazing! Enjoy your trip to Alaska! 🌻

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 Hope you enjoy this salad as well.

Thanks for this! One of my favorites!😋And thanks for great website & recipes accessible to everyone.❤

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

And thanks for being a part of this amazing community! ❤️

Looks so easy and delicious!

Love your recipes! The ingredients you use are things I have on hand so that makes it so convenient!

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Definitely a pantry-friendly dish!

Looks amazing!

I love this dressing recipe

Thanks, Lisa, for another brilliant recipe. The imitation crab would be a perfect option for me... 😊

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy this salad and let us know how it turns out!

I love seafood and trying new recipes.This salad looks delicious and I definitely will be making it,yummy tummy

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy this new salad!

@lindasmith3728

9 ай бұрын

@Downshiftology I know I will because all the ingredients are my favorites.I love your recipes.keep them coming!

I really love this recipe , perfect like always 💜

Super yay! I absolutely love it!

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy this variation! 😊

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

I’ve always used imitation crab for my crab salad tostadas family loves it.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Sounds delicious!

I made a variation of this recipe at a grocery store deli that I worked at and we added chopped water chestnuts for extra texture and crunch! Delicious served in a tomato for lunch!

Yummmm! 😋 … Serve on Fresh Croissants! 🥐

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Another delicious way to serve it!

🦋 Wow 🌸 I will be making this next! Looks so delicious and overall just a beautiful and healthy salad dish! 😘🥗✨

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

It's so fresh and easy, and also great for a holiday dish!

@annabanana3104

9 ай бұрын

Agreed!

Looks great! Can't wait to try this!❤

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Hope you like it!

The best thing about being single and without children, more for me!!! 😋🤣🤣

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Haha, very true!

I really liked you talking at the end & explaining how it tastes! Nice change up. ☺️

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it!!

@rachelmcgill8143

9 ай бұрын

I totally agree! Honestly, I have a hard time listening to the narration because it sounds like reading off of a script. I understand why it's done that way, but speaking directly to the camera sounded so much more personable and made for easy listening. ❤

We put eggs and fresh gherkins in this salad in my country. Thank you for the recipe ❤

Definitely will give this a try - i’m fine with imitation crab meat - it’s also wonderful in a lasagna crab meat roll up - Yum!

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

Wow, that looks healthy and delicious❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

So refreshing and easy to make!

Lisa, just an FYI: You can order amazing seafood from Tanner's seafood in Nikiski, Alaska, including king salmon, alaskan cod, and king crab and dungeness crab. I lived in Alaska for 10 years and now live in Santa Barbara, California. Tanner's overnights to California. It is frozen and it is FANTASTIC. You might want to try to get seafood from them. Trust me, you will never use imitation crab meat after you eat the real stuff from Tanner's seafood.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the tip!

Just bought some yesterday. Will try your recipe

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Perfect timing! Can't wait for you to try this 😊

I’ll just take that whole bowl, thanks! 😂❤

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Haha! Can't wait for you to try this recipe!

Good morning 😮 I love this video. I am learning so much from your videos ❤ Love your channel 👋

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Aw, I'm so glad you're enjoying Downshiftology content! ❤️

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you're enjoying Downshiftology content! ❤️

Even though i dont like shrimps at all, the Salad looks delicious 😉 i stick to any other Salad of you, they all are a Winner and im sure for Crab Lovers, this is a Winner too 🤗

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋

Your recipes are always innovative, unique and awesome 👌 Very interesting to watch the entire process. Directions are simple and easy to follow. Perfect techniques are used to execute the process superbly .incredible job done. 👍🙂Your new friend here.thanks Chef for marvelous job

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

Enjoy your trip to Alaska Lisa.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

With bagel and cream cheese 😋

Look so Delicious 😋

This looks delicious - definitely giving it a try! Thank you also for mentioning the possible gluten in the imitation crab meat. I hadn't had any in years for that reason, then when I recently looked at a label I didn't see wheat listed so then I thought I was crazy for remembering that it used to have that in it. lol Thank you again!

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Yes, it seems they've changed the ingredients with the rise in gluten-sensitivities. So that's good!

New Sub. Just bought your book and am going through it right now! So excited. Thank you thank you. ❤

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Downshiftology community! 😊 Hope you enjoy all the recipes.

I'll start calling it surimi salad. Both real crab and surimi are delicious when prepared well.

I have had some and I’ve been sick from it and are so gross I just couldn’t so,if it comes from Lisa then I know this recipe will be really good-the imitation crab looks so real-excited to see your travels coming up

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Oh no! It will depend on the brand and quality, so make sure you use what's best for you! But you can also use fresh crab meat and other options I've listed in the post 😊

@mariacasella6474

9 ай бұрын

@@Downshiftology well-after seeing and hearing you I will only make yours-I trust you,

I also love adding frozen PEAS ❤️🤩👏

I have tasted the most delicious imitation crab.

It's delicious and it's ingredient that's all it is

Looks delicious and I happen to have some lump crab meat, so perfect timing. My daughter does not like mayo. Would you recommend greek yogurt instead.

Thanks for confirming imitation crab meat is ok! Use to eat it but thought it wasn’t that good!

❤Your dishes should be on the cover of “Cooks Illustrated” !!!!!!!!!!!!!❤

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Aw, your'e so sweet! 😂 I wish!

That looks so refreshing. I actually have some Surimi in the fridge. Now I know what I'll have for lunch tomorrow (~_~)

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Let me know how it turns out!

Just made it. Yummy. Thanks!! Next time I'll make it with real crab.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this crab salad 😊

Yay👍🏻

Crab 🦀 salad🥗❤❤❤😊

Me encanta todas tus recetas felicitaciones. Saludos desde Ecuador

Yeahhhhhh

My sister refers to imitation crab as “hot dog of the sea.” 😂

I’d add diced and seeded cucumber.

❤❤

What about calamari salad? Go crazy! Have u tried the seaweed salad at Costco? 😍fun Also, it's hatch chili season, lots of ideas! Run

This looks so delicious! I'm ok with fake crab if it's mixed like this in a salad. You wouldn't be able to taste the difference. Never saw it frozen. We tend to buy lump crab in a can because it is what we can find. I do like restaurants to specify if it is fake. I hate being fooled.

How do you eat the crab salad? On bread or over greens? Or ?

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

I have a few ideas written in the post (link in video description). But you can serve on bread, with crackers, or over greens! It's very versatile and up to you 😊

❤for🇮🇳 😊

Can I use something besides mayo? Greek yogurt maybe?

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Yep, you can substitute it with Greek yogurt.

Can you make crap cakes with imitation crap?

I am soooo making this!! Have you ever done a grocery haul video? I would love that type of video from you! Im trying to eat healthier.. but fresh foods and veggies go bad so quickly 😭

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Enjoy the recipe. And I haven't done any grocery hauls, but may do some in the future. :)

Slurp!

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Enjoy! 😊

Looks delicious but you know me, I would exchange the celery (I cannot stand it) for cucumber (Hope It works) Greetings from Spain

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it with those tweaks!

What is the dressing

I can't do mayo🤢 Do you think Greek yogurt would be a good base for this dressing?

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Yes, you could do that as well.

Most sushi bars and grocery sushi has fake crab. I can’t abide the sugar/HCFS, Costco has decent prices for the king crab.

What is the first ingredieng for the dressing i cant hear that word thank you

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

You can find the full recipe linked in the video description 😊

can fry that recipe?

I prefer to use lump crab but if someone offered me a plate of imitation, I’d eat it.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Lump crab is definitely another great option!

If this is a small shallot, we have micro-shallots here!

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Some ingredients can be a bit bigger here in the U.S.! 😂

Unfortunately, I dislike crab because all I can taste is salt. However, your salad recipe is making me want to try it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

❤🤍💙 all your videos mam👍

On your link to the recipe you have cayenne pepper, but in the video you’re using paprika.

If you're making crab salad, use crab!

@daveklein2826

9 ай бұрын

That's your choice

Wouldn’t you cook the crab/fish?

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

If you're using fresh crab, then yes you would need to warm it up!

Hy

I love your channel and have been following you for a few years now. I have a video request for you. I hate (stress hate) dijon mustard. I would love to see you do a video dedicated to dressings without dijon/spicy mustard. In answer to your imitation crab question, it's a definite nay for me. Thanks for another great video!

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

I'll be sure to keep that in mind about Dijon! I personally love it and thinks it adds such a delicious flavor to many meals, but I will try to make some without as well 😊

First 😊

Wat type of mayo😢😢😢😢

The problem with imitation crab is that the macros are pretty lousy. There is more carb than protein per serving and that’s a problem for meat. Pollack is an affordable fish that I keep in my freezer. Better to steam and cool a couple pieces then proceed with the recipe. It’s not like crab salad tastes like crab anyway.

@Downshiftology

9 ай бұрын

Imitation crab is just one way to make this. But you could also use fresh crab 😊 Pollak is also a good choice!

@kjm481

9 ай бұрын

Why do you think you should cook it first?

NAYNAYNAY

They should just say white pollack

You should be showing dressing on video..that is the very important

8% sugar is not a bit of sugar.

Thats called fish salad unless you're using real crab meat 😆 Caren

I always use imitation crab meat. even for crab cakes. I really don't ike real crab

I avoid any food product with natural flavor in the ingredients..

I do not like imitation crab meat. I don't like the taste or the texture. It's a no for me.

Big NO! Marylanders would eat Purina before eating fake crab 🤮

Don't call it crab if it isn't crab!!!!! Call it fish salad. Why eat anything or buy anything IMITATION? You know it's not real!

@daveklein2826

9 ай бұрын

You do it your way

@joeargyle

5 ай бұрын

You're a genius. Thank you for this comment.

OMG she talk toooooo much

I looove immitation Crabmeat!! I love real crab also, of course.🩷

@Downshiftology

7 ай бұрын

Then you'll definitely love this salad!