"There's a long list of offenses that make crab cake lovers crabby. They don't want too many fillers like breadcrumbs or mayonnaise. They detest mushy textures or cakes that fall apart on contact. They turn their nose up at over- or underseasoned plates and sauces that don't fit the bill. On the contrary, what true fans of the seafood specialty really want is quality crab meat ... and lots of it, surrounded by ingredients that enhance the natural flavor rather than walk all over it."
"But there are also a select few chain restaurants serving up crab cakes worthy of acclaim, all across the country, not just tucked away on the coastline. Instead of being buried under a sea of criticism, crab cakes from these establishments are praised by diners for their freshness, real seafood flavors, and worthy accompaniments. They really do take the cake in this hard-to-nail culinary category, and today we're highlighting six highly revered recipes that have earned their loyal followings."
Crab cake fans reject excessive fillers, mushy textures, cakes that fall apart, poor seasoning, and ill-fitting sauces. Fans prefer abundant quality crab meat, ingredients that enhance natural flavor, and a light crisp at the edges. Excellent crab cakes exist beyond coastal hotspots, with select chain restaurants nationwide offering versions praised for freshness, authentic seafood flavor, and appropriate accompaniments. Six chain recipes have earned loyal followings for meeting standards in sourcing, binding, sauces, and presentation. Legal Sea Foods emphasizes responsibly sourced seafood and serves a signature crab cake with real lump crab, a mustard sauce, and a bed of greens, corn, onions, and tomatoes.
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