CRAB CAKES BENEDICT WITH LIGHTENED LEMON-BASIL HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

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Blogger, Julie Van Rosendaal of dinnerwithjulie.com shares a recipe. Wow guests with a delicious twist to traditional eggs Benedict featuring crab cakes.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pounds (16 ounces) fresh, frozen or canned crabmeat, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs or one large baking potato, cooked and grated
2 large eggs
1/4 cup red or yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup flour (for dredging)
1 1/2 cups Panko or traditional bread crumbs, optional
1/4 cup canola or olive oil
8 large eggs, poached
1/4 cup water or skim milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 slice of white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
1/4 cup butter, melted
Salt to taste
3 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain crabmeat well; remove any cartilage. In a large bowl, gently mix together the crab, bread crumbs, one egg, red pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Form into 8 patties, adding a little extra mayo if needed to help the mixture hold together. Place a small amount of flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the second egg into another shallow dish and mix with a fork. Put the Panko in a third shallow dish.
  • Dredge patties in flour. For extra crispy crab cakes, dip them in beaten egg to coat, then dredge in Panko or breadcrumbs. Cook patties 5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, pour water and lemon juice over the bread cubes; let stand for 5 minutes until the bread absorbs all the liquid and becomes mushy. In a blender or food processor, mix the soaked bread until it turns into a paste. While processor is running drizzle in warm melted butter; process until mixture thickens slightly. Taste and add salt if necessary. Add basil leaves and pulse a few times until the basil is chopped and incorporated.
  • Serve poached eggs on top of the crab cakes, lightly drizzled with hollandaise sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 335 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Alma Diaz
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Hollandaise sauce was too thick.


humayoun kabir
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Bland. Needs more seasoning.


Lenton Allen JR
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Easy to follow recipe. Turned out great!


Honesty Gipson
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Will definitely make again!


mzolisi Xaba
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Delicious!


BOSS AHAD
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Not a fan of this recipe. The crab cakes were dry and the hollandaise sauce was bland.


Ivan Fowler
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These crab cakes benedict were amazing! The crab cakes were perfectly cooked and the hollandaise sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mohammad Shahin
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I was disappointed with these crab cakes benedict. The crab cakes were bland and the hollandaise sauce was too thick. I would not recommend this recipe.


Shahzad Raza
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These crab cakes benedict were delicious! The crab cakes were well-seasoned and the hollandaise sauce was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


kanyange anisha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crab cakes benedict turned out perfectly! The crab cakes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the hollandaise sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yasir Bhutta25
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The crab cakes were a bit dry, but the hollandaise sauce was amazing! I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would add more moisture to the crab cakes.


Awais Moosiani
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These crab cakes benedict were easy to make and turned out great! The hollandaise sauce was especially delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Ann Shrewsbury
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I'm not a huge fan of crab cakes, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The crab cakes were light and fluffy, and the hollandaise sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Tamim Sadat
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I made these crab cakes benedict for my family and they were a huge success! The crab cakes were perfectly cooked and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Maham Ali
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These crab cakes benedict were a hit at our brunch party! The crab cakes were flavorful and moist, and the hollandaise sauce was light and lemony. Everyone loved them!