Julie Says: "Served over crispy crab cakes instead of English muffins, these have less than half the fat of traditional eggs Benedict. For a gluten-free version, use a potato for the patties and dredge them in rice or pea flour, omitting the breadcrumbs."

 

Crab Cakes

1 pounds (16 ounces) fresh, frozen or canned crab meat, 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 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 breadcrumbs, optional

1/4 cup canola or olive oil

8 large eggs, poached

 

Lightened Lemon-Basil Hollandaise Sauce

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

 

 

Rinse and drain crab meat 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.

 

 

4-8 servings


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lnlorrien5
10 months ago
This was my first attempt at making crab cakes. This recipe was an excellent start
 
sampal45
10 months ago
looks delicious!!!
 
DigitalCatapult
10 months ago
wow, crabcakes and eggs. I definitely will try this for breakfast right away!
 
priscillabenson
10 months ago
I just had lunch & now I'm hungry all over again! Look forward to testing this recipe in my kitchen :)
 
oceanbandit
10 months ago
I'm no crab guy, but this recipe looks legit!
 
gourmetgirl
10 months ago
Crab Cakes and Eggs! Julie that's brilliant!
 
Epicure
10 months ago
I LOVE crab cakes. Now I can have them for breakfast!
 
jennchantal
10 months ago
It's my mom's birthday this weekend and she LOVES crab cakes and brunch. Perfect recipe for me to wish her a happy day.
 
Gourmet
10 months ago
Use fresh crab meat, of course!
 
ken_y
10 months ago
The crab cakes are a great idea. I'd make a real, fresh hollandaise, though with the basil added. The sauce in the video looks too pale and runny to me. I'd also add a slice of Canadian bacon for its smoky/salty addition. It would look like a traditional eggs Benedict, but with the hidden surprise of a crab cake under the egg and hollandaise to delight the diners.
 

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