Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the Best Crab Cakes. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of crabmeat. Then, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to perfect Grill-Smoked Salmon with lots of smoke flavor. And finally, gadget expert Lisa McManus reveals her top pick for seafood scissors.
Rethinking Seafood Classics
Season 13, Ep. 19
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- RecipeBest Crab CakesWho says great crab cakes have to start with fresh-from-the-shell crabmeat? We wanted briny, sweet-tasting results—no matter what the starting point.
- Taste TestCrabmeatIf you can't find fresh crabmeat, don't despair. There are several packaged options that are almost as good.
- RecipeGrill-Smoked SalmonThere’s more to smoked salmon than the thin, glossy slices stacked on bagels. With a little time—and a sweet touch—we produced silky, smoky dinnertime fillets.
- Equipment ReviewSeafood ScissorsDo seafood scissors live up to their promise in making it easier to cut through hard shells?