Author Notes
While we may not be able to slow the pace during the workweek, we can find respite in a weekend brunch and celebrate with mom. A leisurely, casual meal with family and friends on Saturday or Sunday can renew our spirit. —bellini
Ingredients
- Crab Cake Eggs Benedict
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4 - 8
large eggs
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1 teaspoon
white vinegar
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4
English muffins
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4
citrus crab cakes (see recipe below)
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Avgolemono Sauce (see recipe below)
- Citrus Crab Cakes and Avgolemono Sauce
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2 tablespoons
butter
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1
shallot, finely chopped
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1
garlic clove, finely chopped
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1/4 teaspoon
dried thyme
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1 cup
Japanese Panko breadcrumbs
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1/3 cup
low-far mayonnaise
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3/4 teaspoon
each lemon zest, finely grated and lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon
hot chili sauce
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1 cup
lump crab meat, moisture removed
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3 tablespoons
green onions or chives, finely chopped
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1
egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon
Dijon mustard
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salt and pepper to taste
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2-3
eggs separated
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1 tablespoon
of water
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2-3
lemons, juiced
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1-2 cups
hot beef or chicken broth or stock)
Directions
- Crab Cake Eggs Benedict
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In a large saucepan of simmering water, add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of white vinegar. Add eggs and poach to desired doneness.
Toast and butter english muffins. Place crab cake onto toasted muffin half. Remove and drain poached eggs on a towel and place onto crab cake.
Top with warm avgolemono sauce and serve immediately.
- Citrus Crab Cakes and Avgolemono Sauce
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Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C). In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté shallot, garlic and thyme until fragrant.
Add bread crumbs and stir often until light golden. Transfer to shallow dish. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, citrus zest and juice and chili sauce.
Add crabmeat, green onions, egg and mustard to mayonnaise mixture and stir. Season to taste.
Using about 4 tbsp (60 ml) of the mixture, make 1/2 in (1 cm) thick patties. Press lightly into bread crumb mixture, coating all sides.
Place cakes on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, turning once, or until crisp and golden.
Avgolemono Sauce: Beat the egg whites until foamy. Beat in egg yolks, water, lemon juice, and 2-3 ladlesful of heated broth, a little at a time, beating (or whisking) continuously. The sauce will thicken and when it coats the spoon it is ready. Cover with a towel for a few minutes and serve.
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