Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict

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Health score
26%
Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict
30 min.
3
899kcal
18.32%sweetness
37.04%saltiness
4.09%sourness
2.1%bitterness
19.61%savoriness
100%fattiness
100%spiciness

Suggestions

Crab cakes and eggs benedict are two classic dishes that come together in this mouthwatering recipe to create a decadent and unique breakfast or brunch option. This dish is perfect for those who enjoy seafood and are looking for a twist on traditional breakfast fare. The crab cakes are packed with lump crab meat, seasoned with a hint of seafood seasoning, and topped with perfectly poached eggs and a rich hollandaise sauce. The result is a dish that is both elegant and comforting, with a combination of flavors and textures that is sure to impress.

This recipe is also a great way to elevate your breakfast or brunch game and impress your family or guests. The crab cakes can be prepared ahead of time and chilled, making it easy to assemble the dish when you're ready to serve. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is truly something special, and it's sure to become a new favorite for seafood lovers.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict recipe is definitely one to try. With its unique twist on classic dishes, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser and a delicious way to start your day or impress your guests at your next brunch gathering.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs dry fine
  •  eggs 
  •  muffins english
  • package knorr hollandaise sauce mix 
  • drops hot sauce 
  • pound lump crab meat 
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • tablespoons parsley minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon seafood seasoning 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.5 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Prepare the crab cakes:Cook onion and celery in 4 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat, until tender and transfer to a bowl. Stir in crab and bread crumbs.In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and stir into crab mixture until combined well.Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Form crab mixture into 6 flattened rounds. Chill crab cakes, covered with plastic wrap, at least 1 hour.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook half of crab cakes until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Cook remaining cakes in remaining tablespoon butter in same manner.Prepare Knorr Hollandaise Sauce according to package instructions.Poach the eggs:Fill a medium sized sauce pan half way with water.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar (this is optional but the vinegar helps hold the egg together). Bring to a gentle boil and carefully add eggs (1-2 at a time works best). Poach eggs for 2-3 minutes or until yolk has set to your preference.
  4. Layer ingredients as follows: English muffin, crab cakes (1 each muffin), eggs, Hollandaise sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories899kcal
Protein19.5%
Fat61.29%
Carbs19.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
72
Glycemic Load
19.27
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
36.845652173913%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
6.23mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
1.34mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.4mg
Quercetin
5.49mg

Taste

Sweetness:
18.32%
Saltiness:
37.04%
Sourness:
4.09%
Bitterness:
2.1%
Savoriness:
19.61%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:899.19kcal
44.96%
Fat:58.89g
90.6%
Saturated Fat:21.05g
131.55%
Carbohydrates:41.53g
13.84%
Net Carbohydrates:38.6g
14.03%
Sugar:2.69g
2.99%
Cholesterol:394.05mg
131.35%
Sodium:2262.47mg
98.37%
Protein:42.16g
84.32%
Vitamin B12:14.29µg
238.12%
Selenium:77.44µg
110.63%
Vitamin K:115.27µg
109.78%
Copper:1.58mg
78.87%
Zinc:10.52mg
70.11%
Phosphorus:572.05mg
57.21%
Folate:146.52µg
36.63%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
29.88%
Vitamin A:1389.01IU
27.78%
Magnesium:105.97mg
26.49%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.31%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.19%
Vitamin C:17.6mg
21.33%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.11%
Iron:3.52mg
19.56%
Vitamin B5:1.93mg
19.3%
Calcium:184.73mg
18.47%
Vitamin B3:3.55mg
17.73%
Potassium:610.97mg
17.46%
Vitamin E:2.58mg
17.18%
Fiber:2.93g
11.72%
Vitamin D:1.67µg
11.12%
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