Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEstia RestaurantCrab Cake Benedict Recipe

Crab Cake Benedict Recipe

Inspired by Estia Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Spinach, ciabatta bread, hollandaise sauce, mixed greens

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Hollandaise Sauce

Other Ingredients

Method

Crab Cakes Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine fresh lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, parsley, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Cakes

    Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 small patties and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Hollandaise Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Whisk the Egg Yolks

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until pale and thick.

  2. 5

    Cook the Egg Yolks

    Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens.

  3. 6

    Add Butter

    Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Prepare the Bread

    Toast the ciabatta slices until golden brown.

  2. 8

    Sauté Spinach

    In a small skillet, sauté the fresh spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 9

    Assemble the Dish

    On each slice of toasted ciabatta, layer wilted spinach, a crab cake, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Serve with mixed greens on the side.

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