Imitation crab isn’t what most people think. Learn what it’s made of, why it tastes the way it does, and how to use it well.

If you’ve eaten seafood salad, a California roll at a sushi restaurant, or frozen breaded fish, chances are high that you’ve eaten imitation crab. MarkGillow/Getty Images Even if you’ve never added ...

"Imitation crab is made of white fish, starch and other ingredients to create the texture and taste of crab meat," explains Silverstein. "The preparation of fish for imitation crab is actually a ...

It’s rich but not heavy. The rich Old Bay mayo dressing is lightened up with Greek yogurt and lemon juice for a tangy, balanced sauce. Fast and easy! Boil the shrimp and pasta in the same water for an ...

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, Greek yogurt, rice vinegar, milk, lemon juice, seasoned salt, and dill. Set aside. In a serving bowl, add the pasta, salad shrimp, crab, and ...

Congratulations to Michelle Noffze of Fargo, our first winner of The Great Indoors Community Cookoff. Her Crab Pasta Salad got the most votes for our first segment on summer salads. Noffze and her son ...

Back when my wife Caron and I were engaged, she volunteered some startling information about herself: She makes her seafood salad with fake crab. “You need the imitation crab meat to make a good ...