Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Stamford DinerMaryland Lump Crab Cake Benedict Recipe

Maryland Lump Crab Cake Benedict Recipe

Inspired by The Stamford Diner
Time1h 15m
Serves2

With hollandaise sauce.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Hollandaise Sauce

Assembly

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, chopped green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to break up the crab meat.

  2. 2

    Form the Cakes

    Shape the mixture into crab cakes, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Chill

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

  4. 4

    Cook the Crab Cakes

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the crab cakes and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Hollandaise Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare Double Boiler

    Fill a saucepan with a few inches of water and bring to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl on top to create a double boiler.

  2. 6

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In the heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until pale in color.

  3. 7

    Add Butter

    Slowly melt the butter in a separate saucepan, then gradually drizzle it into the egg mixture while continually whisking until the sauce thickens and emulsifies.

  4. 8

    Season

    Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Toast the Muffins

    Split the English muffins and toast them until golden brown.

  2. 10

    Assemble the Dish

    On each toasted muffin half, place a crab cake. Top with a generous spoonful of hollandaise sauce.

  3. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with additional hollandaise sauce on the side if desired.

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