Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCaptain Al's Steak & SeafoodCrab Cake Benedict Recipe

Crab Cake Benedict Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Two crab cakes topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Poached Eggs

Hollandaise Sauce

Method

Crab Cakes Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form Cakes

    Shape the mixture into 2 equal-sized patties. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up.

  3. 3

    Fry Crab Cakes

    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot, add crab cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.

Poaching Eggs

  1. 4

    Prepare Water

    Fill a saucepan with water and add white vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  2. 5

    Poach Eggs

    Crack each egg into a small bowl. Carefully slide each egg into the simmering water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

Hollandaise Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Allow it to cool slightly.

  2. 7

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are thick and pale. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously.

  3. 8

    Add Flavors

    Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thickened.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, place one crab cake, top it with a poached egg, and drizzle over a generous amount of hollandaise sauce. Repeat with the second crab cake.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side, if desired.

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