Name: Cafe Motek - Downtowns Crab Cake Benedict Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh lump crab meat; 1 tbs mayonnaise; 1 tbs Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning; 2 tbs green onion, finely chopped; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup bread crumbs; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 tbs olive oil; 4 large large eggs; 4 cups water; 1 tbs white vinegar; 3 large large egg yolks; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 tbs lemon juice; to taste salt; 2 large English muffins, split and toasted; 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped

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Indulge in our Crab Cake Benedict, featuring perfectly poached eggs perched atop golden, crispy crab cakes, drizzled with a rich and tangy hollandaise sauce. Served on a toasted English muffin and garnished with fresh chives, this delightful dish combines the savory flavors of the sea with the classic brunch experience, creating a luxurious start to your day.

In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onion, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.

Mix Ingredients

Form Cakes

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Cook Cakes

In a pot, bring water to a gentle simmer and add white vinegar.

Boil Water

Crack eggs into individual cups and gently slide into the water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes or until desired doneness. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Poach Eggs

In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Gradually add melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season with salt to taste.

Prepare Sauce

To serve, place a crab cake on each toasted English muffin half, top with a poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Assemble

fresh lump crab meat

mayonnaise

Dijon mustard

Worcestershire sauce

Old Bay seasoning

green onion, finely chopped

egg, beaten

bread crumbs

salt

black pepper

olive oil

large eggs

water

white vinegar

large egg yolks

butter, melted

lemon juice

English muffins, split and toasted

fresh parsley, chopped