What fish is imitation crab made of?
                                
                                
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                                Invented in Japan over 900 years ago as a method of preserving fish, surimi is the foundation for imitation crab. So, what fish is imitation crab made of? It is not crab at all, but primarily a type of mild-flavored white fish that is processed into a paste.