Is seafood halaal in the Hanafi madhab?

“Imitation crab is a type of fish that is most commonly processed from the Alaska Pollock or Walleye Pollock fish. Imitation crab flavoured with artificial crab flavouring is Halaal for consumption.”

“Squid ink is derived from Squid, immediately after it dies. Squids do not fall in the category of fish. They are classified as ‘Cephalopods’, which are specific members of the ‘Mollusca Phylum’ similar to the octopus, cuttlefish, nautilus, etc. which are all impermissible to consume.”

“According to the Hanafi Madhab it is not permissible to eat calamari as it does not fall in the category of fish. [Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya pg.272 Vol.6]. Sushi refers to eating of sliced raw fish as a meal.”

“The answer to your question is as follows: With regards to prawns there is a difference of opinion amongst the Ulama, one group of Ulama say that it is Halaal and the other group say that it is Makrooh Tahreemi. We are of the opinion that prawns are Halaal. Amongst the Ulama who believe that they are permissible are :”