Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTarrant's Cafe DowntownCrab Cakes Benedict Recipe

Crab Cakes Benedict Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

two pan-fried crab cakes, two poached eggs & grilled tomatoes topped with hollandaise sauce

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Poached Eggs

Grilled Tomatoes

Hollandaise Sauce

Method

Crab Cakes Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Crab Cakes

    In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, green onion, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined. Form into two patties.

  2. 2

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.

Poaching Eggs

  1. 3

    Poach the Eggs

    In a saucepan, bring water to a simmer and add vinegar. Crack eggs into individual small bowls. Gently slide the eggs into the simmering water and poach for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set and yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Grilling Tomatoes

  1. 4

    Grill the Tomatoes

    Drizzle halved tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill on a hot grill or grill pan for about 3-4 minutes until slightly charred.

Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice until thickened. Place over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and slowly whisk in melted butter until sauce is thick and smooth. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, place one crab cake, top with a poached egg, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Serve with grilled tomatoes on the side.

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