Tropical (No-Cook) Imitation Crab

Name: Tropical (No-Cook) Imitation Crab
Ingredients: 1 pineapple; 12 imitation crab sticks; 1 teaspoon chile flakes; 3 tablespoon whipping cream; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; basil leaves, to garnish; cilantro leaves, to garnish; pomegranate seeds, to garnish; cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish

Julie O Donnell|Nov. 12, 2015 2:37 pm EST

3.3 (3 ratings)

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This is a delicious and bright recipe with crab, pineapple, and herbs. For the best presentation serve the crab mixture in the pineapple halve.

Servings

1

Ingredients

1 pineapple
12 imitation crab sticks
1 teaspoon chile flakes
3 tablespoon whipping cream
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
basil leaves, to garnish
cilantro leaves, to garnish
pomegranate seeds, to garnish
cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish

Directions

Halve a pineapple vertically and scoop out the flesh.
Keep the pineapple skins as you will use them to serve.
Chop the pineapple flesh and the imitation crab meat and mix with a fork. Add 1 teaspoon of chile flakes and 3 tablespoons whipping cream or crème fraiche. Add more if necessary to moisten further.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Scoop all ingredients back into the pineapple shells. Garnish with basil, cilantro leaves, pomegranate seeds, and tomatoes.