imitationseafood
nounUK /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən ˈsiːfuːd/
US /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən ˈsiːfud/
Imitation seafood is fake seafood made to look and taste like real seafood.
The sushi roll was made with imitation seafood instead of real crab.
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2. Processed fish products shaped and flavored to mimic lobster, crab, or scallops.
The salad used imitation seafood to keep the cost low.
3. A vegetarian or budget-friendly stand-in for shellfish in recipes.
She swapped shrimp for imitation seafood in the pasta dish.
4. Surimi-based sticks commonly sold as crab sticks in supermarkets.
He added chopped imitation seafood to the fried rice.