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This Asparagus and Crab Cake Benedict was made for brunch! Skip the ham and opt for rich lump crab cakes, lemony blanched asparagus, and poached eggs set on top of a buttery English muffin, then drizzled with the easiest, creamiest 1-minute Hollandaise sauce in the world!

I absolutely cannot believe that April is over. It feels like yesterday was the beginning of the year, and here we are, flying straight into Sprummer.

Spr(ing-S)ummer. Yep. I think I just made that up.

Beach days, starry nights, grilled everything…all things I can give or take. I look at this interlude between hot and hotter weather more affectionately as Brunch Season. And, along with endless sparkling mimosas, this Asparagus and Crab Cake Benedict is all I want for every brunch forever.

My husband is responsible for my love for a good runny egg.

I used to only eat my Eggland’s Best eggs three ways – scrambled, boiled, and fried. Runny yolks just grossed me out for the longest time. I don’t want to say that I led a sheltered culinary life before I reached adulthood, but that’s the honest truth.

My first eggs benedict breakfast was shared with him at a local diner way back during our dating days. Shared because I refused to order my own, knowing what poached eggs were about and wanting nothing to do with them. Abe has a very convincing way of getting me to try new things, so I took a small bite.

It was all over. New obsession acquired.

Asparagus and Crab Cake Benedict.

Crab cakes, on the other hand..those I’ve always been obsessed with. Putting the two very different meal items together in the same dish – whoever did it the first time, that is – is a pure stroke of genius.

The delicate flavors in the crab cakes aren’t too heavy for a brunch dish, and they pair so nicely with the bright, lemony Michigan Asparagus and rich Hollandaise sauce. Put that all on a toasted English muffin and you’ve got a surefire recipe for happy.

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Asparagus and Crab Cake Benedict

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crab cake benedict, eggs benedict

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 468 kcal

Author: Erica

This Asparagus and Crab Cake Benedict was made for brunch! Skip the ham and opt for rich lump crab cakes, lemony blanched asparagus, and poached eggs set on top of a buttery English muffin, then drizzled with the easiest, creamiest 1-minute Hollandaise sauce in the world!

 

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Ingredients

• 3 English muffins toasted
• 6 spears asparagus
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 6 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons green onions chopped, for garnish
• Cayenne pepper for garnish

Crab Cakes

• 1 large egg
• 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
• 2 shakes Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Pinch black pepper
• 12 ounces lump crab meat
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Easy Hollandaise Sauce

• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

Crab Cakes:

1. In a large bowl, combine egg, half the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, Old Bay, lemon juice, salt, and peppers. Gently fold in crab until well combined.
2. Place remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide crab mixture into eight portions and shape into balls. Gently roll the balls in the breadcrumbs and press into 1/2-inch thick patties.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. 

Easy Hollandaise Sauce:

1. Combine egg yolk, water, and lemon juice, in a shallow cup that barely fits the head of an immersion blender. Place the butter in a liquid measuring cup and melt in 30-second increments.
2. Use an immersion blender to emulsify the sauce. With the blender constantly running, slowly drizzle the hot butter into the cup. The sauce should be thick and creamy when it's done. Season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper and serve immediately.

Poached Eggs:

1. Crack the eggs into separate small bowls. Use a slotted spoon to create a whirlpool in the water, then drop the eggs into the center of the pot one at a time. Poach 3-4 minutes, gently stirring until the white is cooked but the yolk is still runny.

Blanched Lemon Asparagus:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Season water with salt and add asparagus. Boil 3-4 minutes until tender.
2. Drain in a colander then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water for 1 minute. Drain again, then squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus. Set aside.

Assembly:

1. Butter the toasted English muffin halves and place them on plates. Top with a crab cake, asparagus, a poached egg, and a drizzle of Hollandaise. Garnish with green onions and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.

Recipe Notes

Hollandaise cannot be cooled and reheated. If making ahead, transfer the blended sauce to a small lidded saucepan and keep in a warm place for up to 1 hour before serving. 

Hollandaise recipe slightly adapted from Serious Eats.

Nutrition Facts

Asparagus and Crab Cake Benedict

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31g 48%

Saturated Fat 14g 70%

Cholesterol 296mg 99%

Sodium 1250mg 52%

Potassium 279mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 21g 42%

Vitamin A 20.7%

Vitamin C 9%

Calcium 11%

Iron 15.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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