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Jul 14 2026

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Crab Cake Benedict Recipe

Inspired by Surf Woburn

Time45m

Serves2

2 poached eggs, hollandaise, avocado, Old Bay, served with home fries

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

1 cup crab meat

1 tbs Mayonnaise

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

2 tbs green onions, finely chopped

1 large egg, beaten

1 cup bread crumbs

to taste Celtic salt and pepper

2 tbs olive oil

Hollandaise Sauce

3 large egg yolks

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 cup unsalted butter, melted

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste Cayenne pepper

Poached Eggs

Home Fries

2 cups potatoes, diced

2 tbs olive oil

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

1 tsp Watkins paprika

Garnish

1 avocado, sliced

to taste Old Bay seasoning

Method

Crab Cakes

1

Prepare the Mixture

In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, and beaten egg. Mix gently until just combined.

2

Form the Cakes

Add bread crumbs to the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Form the mixture into patties, about 2 inches in diameter.

3

Cook the Cakes

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Hollandaise Sauce

4

Prepare the Sauce

In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water.

5

Add Butter

Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

Poached Eggs

6

Poach the Eggs

Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and add vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide into the simmering water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes for soft yolks, then remove with a slotted spoon.

Home Fries

7

Cook the Potatoes

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembly

8

Plate the Dish

On a plate, place a crab cake, then top with a poached egg. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce, add slices of avocado, and sprinkle Old Bay seasoning on top. Serve with home fries on the side.