Imitation crab is such a great ingredient to keep in your fridge. It’s versatile, packed with lean protein, and is super budget friendly!

That’s why we decided to compile this great list of easy Imitation Crab Recipes for you to make and enjoy with your family.

You’ll find classics like crab cakes and sushi, as well as some creative recipes like imitation crab pizza.

Go through all of these great recipes. You’ll never have to wonder “what to make with imitation crab?” again! Have fun…

Imitation Crab Recipes:

1. Imitation Crab Cakes

We’re starting this list of Imitation Crab recipes with remarkably easy Imitation Crab Cakes!

These crab cakes are made with delicious ingredients and seasonings that make super tasty and classy cakes in just 20 minutes. It will surely be a hit dish with your family. Try it…

Get the Recipe @ dizzybusyandhungry

2. Creamy Seafood Enchiladas

Seafood lovers, this recipe is just for you, Creamy Seafood Enchiladas!

They’re made with flour tortillas loaded with a flavorful cheesy seafood filling, topped with a rich creamy sauce, making a super delicious Mexican treat for you. It’s cheesy, gooey, and creamy goodness.

Get the Recipe @ iamhomesteader

3. Crab Rangoon

Make a popular Chinese Appetizer at home with this Crab Rangoon recipe, using imitation crab meat.

This super awesome dish looks intimidating, but it’s very easy to make, with perfectly seasoned crab meat filled in a wonton, which you can bake or fry it.

These Crab Rangoons will definitely satisfy your takeout cravings.

Get the Recipe @ christieathome

4. Crab Salad

This Crab Salad is just ultimate, packed with lots of delicious flavors. It is made with imitation crab meat, celery, green onions, mayo, and old bay seasonings.

This no-cook recipe will be your savior when you want some easy and simple meal. Serve as your favorite side dish, or as a light main.

Get the Recipe @ 40aprons

5. Hot Imitation Crab Dip

Hot Imitation Crab Dip will be a super-hit dip for your next party or get-together! This amazing recipe is very easy to make and gets ready in just a few minutes.

Serve this fantastic hot dip with a variety of crackers, veggie sticks, or bread. Absolutely a crowd-pleasing dip.

Get the Recipe @ chewoutloud

6. Seafood Salad

Now, this Seafood Salad is super enchanting with amazing ingredients and flavors, and you will surely ask for a second serving.

This addictive recipe is super simple to make and can easily become your family’s favorite salad. You can serve this delicious salad in multiple ways. So just enjoy!

Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo

7. Imitation Crab Pasta Salad

If you like pasta salad, then you will love this Imitation Crab Pasta Salad! This recipe is incredibly easy to make with fresh, bright, and super flavorful ingredients.

This summer, make this pasta salad that is perfect for your potlucks or cookouts. This salad will be the first to disappear from your table, for sure.

Get the Recipe @ realhousemoms

8. Cheesy Crab Pasta Casserole

Everyone loves casseroles, but this Cheesy Crab Pasta Casserole recipe will become everyone’s favorite, as it’s fabulously delicious!

This pocket-friendly, cheesy meal will definitely feed the crowd and satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

Get the Recipe @ savvysavingcouple

9. Crab Roll-Ups

Give a phenomenal treat to your family and friends with these Crab Roll Ups! This recipe is remarkably easy to make, and it’s great for meal prep.

Make these delicious little roll-ups for your next game day, party, or snacking, and make your crowd happy…

Get the Recipe @ thekitchenismyplayground

10. California Roll in a Bowl

If you think making your favorite sushi is a little scary, then make this super simple recipe, California Roll in a bowl. It tastes just like you are having sushi.

It’s loaded with imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, and sushi rice, with a flavorful spicy mayo and sesame seeds. It’s a great easy and quick meal for your busy weeknights.

Get the Recipe @ tosimplyinspire

11. Imitation Crab Roll

This Imitation Crab Roll is just a smashing and inexpensive meal! This easy recipe is creamy and flavorful.

It’s the perfect recipe to keep in your back pocket for your go-to meal.

Get the Recipe @ foxvalleyfoodie

12. California Roll Sushi

Love Japanese food, then make this California Roll Sushi at home!

This surprisingly easy recipe is made with imitation crab with inside-out sushi rice, and makes a stunning appetizer for your special occasions.

Get the Recipe @ masalaherb

13. Spicy Kani (Imitation Crab) Salad

Spicy Kani (Imitation Crab) Salad will certainly help you to satisfy your takeout cravings.

This flavorsome salad is packed with fresh cucumbers, mango, carrot, and imitation crab, then drizzled with a light dressing. So good!

Get the Recipe @ thesuburbansoapbox

14. Crab Linguini with Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

Have you tried Crab Linguini yet? If not, then this spectacular Crab Linguini with Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce is must try!

It makes a super filling and satisfying family meal that everyone will enjoy. It’s a super easy and delectable dinner.

Get the Recipe @ sippycupmom

15. Buffalo Crab Dip

Buffalo Crab Dip is just classic! This yummy dip is loaded with imitation crab and flavorful buffalo sauce. It is finger-licking good.

Perfect crowd pleaser appetizer for your next game day or get-together. Served with assorted crackers, and tortilla chips and just relish…

Get the Recipe @ iamhomesteader

16. Sushi Bake

Even the pickiest eaters are going to love this hearty and comforting Sushi Bake. It’s made with super awesome ingredients and flavors that taste just delicious.

If your family is craving sushi, then make them this Sushi Bake. Super yummy…

Get the Recipe @ celebrationgeneration

17. Baked Imitation Crab Chimichangas

Give your family a real treat with these Baked Imitation Crab Chimichangas! This easy recipe is just divine.

It’s made with Mexican flavors and amazing ingredients to create a winning dish that everyone will just love.

Get the Recipe @ allisonsallspice

18. Crab Crescent Bites

Celebrate these Crab Crescent Bites, as they are incredibly delicious!

These cute little bites are loaded with creamy imitation crab meat cheese filling, sandwiched between crescent rolls and baked to perfection.

That’s it, your show stopper appetizer is ready for your special occasions or events.

Get the Recipe @ thekitchenismyplayground

19. Baked Crab Rangoon Flatbread Pizza

This Backed Crab Rangoon Flatbread Pizza is another stunning recipe where there are two dishes in one, and that is shockingly delicious.

It’s loaded with creamy cheese, imitation crab, green onions, mozzarella, crispy wonton strip, and amazing sweet chilly sauce. It is like mixing Italian and Chinese flavors together and making a super delish pizza.

Get the Recipe @ raspberriesandkohlrabi

20. Imitation Crab and Corn Salad

Imitation Crab and Corn Salad is just marvelous. This is the easiest and quickest seafood salad, but with a twist.

It’s fresh, creamy, and absolutely delicious. Serve it as a side salad or as a sandwich, and devour it with your loved ones.

Get the Recipe @ cookinglsl

21. Imitation Crab Ceviche

If you are a fan of spicy Mexican food, then this Imitation Crab Ceviche is just for you!

This affordable recipe is super easy to make with incredible ingredients that make a super smashing dish.

It makes a great appetizer to impress your guests.

Get the Recipe @ housewivesoffrederickcounty

22. Summer Seafood Macaroni Salad

Dress up your simple macaroni with this Summer Seafood Macaroni Salad!

This ultimate shrimp and crab salad is just too good with other ingredients and flavors. It makes a great summertime salad and can easily feed the crowd.

Get the Recipe @ whiskitrealgud

23. Minnesota Crab Louie

This Minnesota Crab Louie recipe is all about its succulent dressing, which makes it unbelievably delicious!

It’s very easy to make just mix mix up the dressing and coat it on other flavorful and fresh ingredients. Easy peasy, Your spectacular Crab Louie is ready to devour…

Get the Recipe @ iamhomesteader

24. Cheesy Crab Rangoon Casserole

Take your comfort food on a roller coaster ride of deliciousness with this Cheesy Crab Rangoon Casserole recipe!

Get ready to make this Cheesy Casserole every week, as it’s just too addictive. You all will simply love this super easy, super flavorful, and satisfying Crab Rangoon Casserole.

Get the Recipe @ pintsizedtreasures

25. Avocado Crab Salad

Make your favorite avocado salad more elegant with this Avocado Crab Salad!

This sensational salad is made using fresh avocados, sweet tangy Seville orange, bell peppers, cilantro, and imitation crab meat. Everything together is like a party in your mouth.

Get the Recipe @ familyspice

26. Spicy Crab Roll

Spicy Crab Roll sushi is actually a dream come true, as you all will be surprised that you made this extremely flavorful and classy roll at home!

These rolls are filled with super delicious spicy, creamy flavors and amazing textures. It takes just 15 minutes to get this on your table.

Just follow little tricks to make your sushi rice right, that’s it…

Get the Recipe @ chefjar

27. Creamy Crab Croquette

Enjoy this popular Japanese-style Creamy Crab Croquette with your loved ones! This recipe’s hero ingredients are imitation crab meat and corn.

It makes a great appetizer or light dinner with your favorite side.

Get the Recipe @ justonecookbook

28. Volcano Roll

This Volcano Roll is really bursting with flavors and textures which you all will love!

To make it just amazing like this, just follow this recipe and experience this outstanding dish. Serve it warm for extra deliciousness.

Get the Recipe @ simplyhomecooked

29. Baked Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers with Imitation Crab

This Baked Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers with Imitation Crab recipe is again combining two dishes into one and creating a masterpiece!

It’s spicy, crispy, creamy, cheesy, and more, like an explosion of delicious flavors and texture in one single bite.

Get the Recipe @ pupswithchopsticks

30. Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

We are wrapping up this fantastic list with a Crab Stuffed Mushrooms recipe! You’ll simply love this super delicious appetizer, as it’s very easy to make with amazing ingredients.

This recipe is so forgiving that you can make it your own, and it is also a great meal-prep dish for your next get-together or party. Just WOW everyone…

Get the Recipe @ bunsenburnerbakery

So there you go, thirty amazing imitation crab recipes. Don’t they all look delicious? Which ones will make their way into your regular rotation?

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