Jul 14 2026
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Max's Famous Crab Cake Benedict Recipe

Inspired by Max's Oyster Bar
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Poached Eggs

Hollandaise Sauce

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine fresh lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, green onions, and the beaten egg. Mix gently until everything is well incorporated.

  2. 2

    Form the Cakes

    Add the bread crumbs to the mixture and fold gently. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Poached Eggs

  1. 4

    Prepare to Poach the Eggs

    In a medium saucepan, bring the water and white vinegar to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Poach the Eggs

    Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the simmering water. Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs and set them on a paper towel to drain.

Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 6

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until it is completely melted and hot.

  2. 7

    Whisk the Egg Yolks

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt until the mixture is pale and thick.

  3. 8

    Combine and Thicken

    Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously until it emulsifies and thickens. Add cayenne pepper to taste.

To Serve

  1. 9

    Toast the English Muffins

    Split the English muffins and toast them until golden brown.

  2. 10

    Assemble the Dish

    On each toasted English muffin half, place a crab cake, followed by a poached egg. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

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