Every now and then, we get some crabcakes from Herky's, and today was one of those days.
Herky's isn't a restaurant, but rather a supplier of pre-made, ready-to-eat seafood products, their specialty being crab and lobster cakes. You can buy them regardless of whether or not you own a business or restaurant.
I like the Deviled Crab best.
Yeaaaahhh, Deviled Crabs. They seem to be a controversial treat. Some look down upon them as supermarket deli fodder. Crabcake lovers also seem to want a cake with as much crab as humanly possible and a minute amount of breading.
However, keep in mind that I find my mom's crabcakes to be the absolute zenith, and she uses claw meat as opposed to Jumbo Lump, making for a flaky delight, especially with that remoulade she makes. Mmmmm...
I dunno, I like my crabcakes a little "cakey" as Chef Michael Lomonaco of "Epicurious" once put it in a pre-fame appearance on an episode of "Great Chefs" (the GREATEST cooking show EVER!) where he made his "21" Crabcakes. Youtube it (yes, they're all on youtube now to watch whenever you want!). Classic installment.
And that's a Herky's Deviled Crab. Cakey. And I like 'em like that.
Hey, they ain't burgers where you must taste meat and nothing but meat, y'know?
Make a call or go online, place an order, and get you and your pals some demons of the deep. I think they're pretty darn pleasing.
Note: You don't have to buy them frozen. Each time we've ever gotten them, they were thawed and placed in a bakery box, complete with the oil stains on the sides. They're even good cold or at room temperature, but it's best to put them in the broiler. read more