Best Imitation Crab Poke Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S HAWAIIAN-STYLE AHI POKE

Chef John's Hawaiian-Style Ahi Poke image

The technique for making poke is so basic that even the most inexperienced cooks can get something close to what they'd get in a restaurant. But the one catch is you have to use only the freshest possible tuna, even if that means frozen.

Provided by Chef John

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons crushed, roasted macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon finely crumbled dried seaweed
½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 pound sushi-grade ahi (yellowfin) tuna, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 dash Lemon juice, lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar

Steps:

Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sliced onions, macadamia nuts, seaweed, pepper flakes, and salt together in a bowl.
Place cubed tuna into bowl. Pour in marinade and stir to distribute evenly. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Mix again.
Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice, or seasoned rice vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1196.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

MOCK CRAB POKE

Mock Crab Poke image

Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish made up of raw fish and seaweed. There are Poke shacks all over the islands selling this delicious treat. Some serve up to 20 different varieties! This is a version that I found on a University of Hawaii site that does not require either of the original main ingredients, yet retains that Aloha spirit! Cook time is actually chilling time.

Provided by Carolyn Haas @Linky1

Categories Other Snacks

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound(s) imitation crab, cut into 1 inch piecs
1 small cucumber
1/2 cup(s) onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoon(s) green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon(s) sesame seeds, toasted
1-2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes (see note)
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) sesame oil

Steps:

Cut cucumber in half length-wise. Remove seeds. Cut into thin slices.
Combine all ingredients in bowl. Adjust seasonings. Chill before serving.
NOTE: original recipe calls for Hawaiian red peppers, seeded and minced. Fresh red jalapeno or Serrano peppers can be substituted for Hawaiian red peppers. If you are not fond of hot foods, start with one teaspoon of flakes or one minced pepper. Easier to add heat than to remove it!