Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Original Roy's in Hawaii KaiRoy Yamaguchi’s 4oz Crab Cake Benedict Recipe

Roy Yamaguchi’s 4oz Crab Cake Benedict Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Rayu Hollandaise | Spinach | Avocado | Cilantro Aioli | Poached Eggs*

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Other Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form Cakes

    Shape the mixture into 4 equal crab cakes, each about 4 oz.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Refrigerate the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Rayu Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare Sauce

    In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks, melted butter, rayu, lemon juice, and salt. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens.

Cooking and Assembly

  1. 5

    Poach Eggs

    Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide into the water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny.

  2. 6

    Sauté Spinach

    In a pan, sauté spinach in a little olive oil until wilted.

  3. 7

    Cook Crab Cakes

    In a skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and cook the crab cakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  4. 8

    Assemble Dish

    On each plate, place sautéed spinach, top with a crab cake, add a poached egg, and drizzle with rayu hollandaise. Garnish with avocado slices and cilantro aioli.

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