Filet Oscar* Recipe
Crab cake, grilled asparagus, hollandaise
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Ingredients
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Crab Cake
Grilled Asparagus
Hollandaise Sauce
Method
Crab Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, egg, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- 2
Form the Cakes
Shape the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. You should get around 4-6 crab cakes.
- 3
Grilled Asparagus Preparation
- 4
- 5
Grill the Asparagus
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the asparagus for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until tender and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
Hollandaise Sauce Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Butter
Melt the butter in a small saucepan and set aside to cool slightly.
- 7
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until pale and thick.
- 8
Combine and Cook
Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Slowly whisk in the melted butter until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Assembly
- 9
Plate the Dish
On each plate, place a crab cake, top with a portion of grilled asparagus, and drizzle generously with hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately.