Crab Benedict

3m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Toast English muffins in a lightly buttered cast iron pan.
  2. 2Prepare hollandaise sauce by bringing water to a rolling boil.
  3. 3Whisk egg yolks in a bowl.
  4. 4Add tarragon reduction and whisk.
  5. 5Slowly add melted butter to the egg mixture, whisking until thick.
  6. 6Season with salt and lemon juice.
  7. 7Poach eggs by gently adding them to simmering salted water with a touch of vinegar.
  8. 8Season crab meat with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  9. 9Add fresh chives to the crab meat and mix gently.
  10. 10Place crab salad on toasted muffins.
  11. 11Carefully place poached eggs on the crab salad and top with hollandaise sauce.
  12. 12Garnish with paprika.

Ingredients

  • 1 bowl crab meat
  • 2 English muffins
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp tarragon reduction
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 pinch paprika

Equipment

cast iron panwhiskbowlramekinspoonknifepaper towel