Caribbean Crab Cakes Benedict

Health score
30%
Caribbean Crab Cakes Benedict
45 min.
6
812kcal

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Caribbean Crab Cakes Benedict is a delicious and unique twist on the classic eggs Benedict. This recipe is perfect for a special brunch or a fancy breakfast. It combines the flavors of the Caribbean with the classic eggs Benedict for a dish that's sure to impress. The crab cakes are made with fresh lump crab meat, seasoned with a hint of ginger and red pepper, and served on a bed of avocado slices. They are then topped with perfectly poached eggs and a rich and creamy Caribbean Hollandaise sauce. The result is a dish that is both elegant and comforting, with a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

This recipe is also a great way to impress your guests with your culinary skills. The crab cakes can be made ahead of time and chilled, making it easy to prepare the rest of the dish when you're ready to serve. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is truly exceptional, and it's sure to become a new favorite for breakfast or brunch. Don't forget to garnish with a sprinkle of black pepper and some fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

  •  avocado peeled sliced
  • servings bell pepper diced red
  • servings bell pepper diced red
  •  egg whites 
  • large eggs 
  • ounce bread french
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • pound lump crab meat fresh drained
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • servings pepper black
  •  saltines 
  • servings knorr hollandaise sauce 
  • 0.3 teaspoon seafood seasoning 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place crackers in a blender or food processor; process until finely ground.
  2. Place bread in blender or food processor; process until finely ground.
  3. Combine crabmeat, mayonnaise, cracker crumbs, breadcrumbs, egg white, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill 8 hours.
  4. Shape crab mixture into 6 (4-inch) patties. Cook crab cakes, in batches, in hot oil and melted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes on each side or until golden.
  5. Place avocado slices and poached eggs on crab cakes, and top with Caribbean Hollandaise Sauce and pepper.
  6. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories812kcal
Protein12.8%
Fat74.13%
Carbs13.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.75
Glycemic Load
8.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
41.440434704656%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.22mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.91mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:812.09kcal
40.6%
Fat:68.18g
104.89%
Saturated Fat:14.19g
88.67%
Carbohydrates:27.05g
9.02%
Net Carbohydrates:18.98g
6.9%
Sugar:7.95g
8.84%
Cholesterol:247.86mg
82.62%
Sodium:1287.94mg
56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:26.5g
53%
Vitamin C:204.72mg
248.15%
Vitamin B12:7.31µg
121.79%
Vitamin A:5229.82IU
104.6%
Vitamin K:84.15µg
80.14%
Selenium:49.51µg
70.74%
Folate:202.47µg
50.62%
Vitamin E:7.09mg
47.29%
Copper:0.92mg
46.11%
Vitamin B6:0.83mg
41.54%
Zinc:6.18mg
41.19%
Phosphorus:365.49mg
36.55%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
33.84%
Fiber:8.07g
32.27%
Potassium:909.09mg
25.97%
Vitamin B5:2.58mg
25.76%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.45%
Magnesium:87.39mg
21.85%
Vitamin B3:4.31mg
21.56%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.67%
Iron:3.14mg
17.43%
Calcium:95.24mg
9.52%
Vitamin D:1.14µg
7.63%
Source:My Recipes