Guess what, Seafoodies!?

Right now we’re hyping up an ingredient that doesn’t get practically sufficient love—surimi! Also referred to as kani or imitation crab, this intelligent seafood standout has been quietly making meals higher for many years, but by some means it’s nonetheless flying below the radar for a lot of dwelling cooks.

Made primarily from Alaska pollock, surimi delivers a candy, delicate seafood taste with unbelievable versatility and comfort. You’ll discover it within the refrigerated seafood part of most grocery shops, normally packaged in these acquainted red-and-white sticks, although it additionally is available in shredded kind for simple salads and bowls.

We’re all the time followers of any kitchen multitasker, and surimi absolutely matches the invoice! To start out, it’s budget-friendly—you get all that scrumptious seafood style with no hefty price ticket. Suppose restaurant-quality sushi that received’t break the financial institution, making it optimum for feeding households or entertaining on a funds. The comfort issue is equally spectacular. And top-of-the-line elements? Surimi is able to eat straight from the package deal. No timing issues, no worrying about overcooking—simply open and revel in. 

And lastly, storage is one other win. Surimi stays good within the fridge unopened for a couple of weeks, which means you possibly can maintain a few of this easy-to-use protein readily available. As soon as opened, devour inside 3 to five days. However easy methods to use this marvelous multitasker? We’re so glad you requested! 

Our newest recipe is Spicy Surimi Salad, which showcases precisely why we’re stocking up on this protein-rich ingredient! This vibrant, Asian-inspired dish is sort of a deconstructed sushi roll remodeled right into a satisfying salad that takes simply 20 minutes from begin to end. We begin with tender kelp or rice noodles as the bottom, then add flaked surimi alongside protein-rich edamame, crisp cucumber slices and julienned carrots for that invigorating crunch issue. Combine within the tangy yogurt-based dressing that mixes Greek yogurt with apple cider vinegar, soy sauce and simply the correct quantity of sriracha warmth. This creamy, spicy dressing ties the whole lot collectively whereas nonetheless conserving it a lighter chunk. Prime the whole lot off with sliced avocado, scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a recipe that’s recent, satisfying and proves that budget-friendly can nonetheless be arms down scrumptious. 

It really works fantastically as a light-weight, standalone plate for lunch or dinner, but in addition makes a formidable aspect dish alongside grilled salmon and steamed rice for a whole Asian-inspired feast. Don’t let the standard popularity idiot you—surimi additionally brings some strong vitamin to the desk. It’s a fast supply of lean protein (about 6 grams per ounce), and is low in fats and energy.

So subsequent time you notice surimi within the seafood aisle, toss a pack into your cart—and provides this recipe a attempt! It’s simple to make, simple to like and simply ready for a spot in your weekly meal rotation.

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• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce (or liquid aminos to make gluten free)
• 2–3 teaspoons sriracha sauce (2 if much less spicy, 3 if extra spicy), plus a little bit to drizzle on prime
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 10 ounces kelp or rice noodles
• 10 ounces surimi (imitation crab meat), shredded and flaked aside
• ½ cup shelled edamame, thawed
• 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, minimize in half and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• ½ avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1 Tablespoon white or black sesame seeds for garnish (non-compulsory)

1. Prepare dinner noodles in keeping with package deal directions. Drain, rinse with chilly water, drain once more and funky; put aside.
2. In a small mixing bowl, mix yogurt, vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha and salt. Whisk to combine and put aside.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, mix surimi, edamame, noodles, cucumbers, carrots, avocado and scallions. Utilizing tongs, gently toss till mixed. Gently fold in yogurt-vinegar combination. Garnish with sesame seeds and drizzle with a little bit sriracha, if desired. 

Notes

Tools wanted: small mixing bowl, medium mixing bowl, small whisk, tongs, pan, colander, reducing board, knife

• Creator: Dish on Fish
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Prepare dinner Time: 5 minutes