Herbed Crab Cakes Benedict

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 20 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked free of shell
  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 8 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1½ tsp white vinegar
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 (1.25-oz) pkg hollandaise sauce mix
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Stir together mayonnaise, egg yolks, mustard, Worcestershire, seasoning, chives, parsley, and dill in a large bowl. Add crushed crackers, stirring until blended. Gently fold in crabmeat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  2. Form chilled crab mixture into 2-inch patties. Dredge patties in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat.
  3. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Melt 2 Tbsp butter with 2 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of crab cakes; cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  4. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat procedure with 2 Tbsp butter, 2 Tbsp oil, and remaining crab cakes. Bake crab cakes 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, fill a large skillet two-thirds full with water; add vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  6. Crack 4 eggs into skillet, about 2 inches apart; cook 3 minutes or to desired doneness.
  7. Remove eggs using a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining 4 eggs.
  8. Make hollandaise sauce according to package directions using 4 Tbsp butter and 1 cup cold water .
  9. Top each crabcake with a poached egg. Spoon hollandaise sauce over eggs.



Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Fat (g) 31 31
Sat. Fat (g) 11 11
Protein (g) 23 23
Carb (g) 21 21
Fiber (g) 1 1
T. Sugs (g) 1 1
A. Sugs (g) 0 0