Crab and Avocado Eggs Benedict
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Crab and Avocado Eggs Benedict
Description
This Crab and Avocado Eggs Benedict recipe begins by preparing a warm hollandaise sauce using a blender method, which is kept warm on low heat. English muffins are split and toasted to provide a sturdy base with slightly crisp edges. Eggs are poached carefully for tender whites and runny yolks, key to the signature texture of Eggs Benedict. Crab meat is gently warmed in a microwave to maintain its delicate flavor without drying.
The assembly places muffin halves topped first with hollandaise, then layers of sliced tomato and avocado. Poached eggs are added along with about a quarter cup of crab meat per serving. Additional hollandaise coats the top, with paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper sprinkled for seasoning and color.
The interplay between creamy avocado, sweet crab, and velvety hollandaise complements the robustness of toasted muffins and tender eggs. This dish suits a luxurious brunch or celebratory meal with a balance of textures and subtle seafood flavor without overwhelming richness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Hollandaise sauce recipe here, blender
- 2 English Muffin
- 4 egg recipe here, poached
- 1 cup crab about 1 pound, cooked, flaked
- 1 tomato , sliced
- 1 avocado , pitted and sliced
- paprika
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Make the hollandaise and keep warm over low in a small saucepan on the stove. Toast the split English muffins and poach the eggs. Warm the crab in the microwave for 45 seconds.
- To assemble, place two muffin halves on a plate and top each with a spoonful of hollandaise. Top with a few slices of tomato, avocado slices, a poached egg and ¼ cup of the crab. Top with hollandaise and sprinkle with paprika, kosher salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 741kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 414mg | 138% |
| Sodium | 1717mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 1017mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1197IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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