April- Eggs Crab Cake "Benedict"

Yields 1 Serving

Ingredients

8 oz. crab meat, lump
1/2 tsp. Hidden Bay seasoning
1 ea. egg, large
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. mustard, prepared
1 1/2 tsp. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. parsley, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
3 qts. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 oz. distilled white vinegar
2 ea. eggs, large
4 oz. hollandaise sauce
As needed:  Parsley, chopped  

Preparation Instructions

  1. Heat the hollandaise sauce according to manufactures directions. Reserve for service
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except for the crab meat.  Then gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break up the lumps.
  3. Shape into cakes, then pan-fry or bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes until evenly brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  4. Combine the water, salt and vinegar in a deep hotel pan and bring it to a boil, then reduce to a bare simmer.
  5. Break each egg into a clean cup, and then slide the egg carefully into the poaching water.  Cook for about three minutes, or until the whites are set and opaque.
  6. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon, blot them on absorbent towel and trim the edges if desired.  The eggs are ready to serve now.
  7. On a heated plate place the two crab cakes and top with the poached eggs. Ladle Hollandaise sauce over eggs.  Garnish plate with chopped parsley. Serve immediately