Crab Cake Benedict

Crab Cake Benedict is a luxurious brunch dish that reimagines the classic Eggs Benedict by replacing the Canadian bacon with a savory, pan-seared crab cake. It typically features a tender crab cake made from lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, topped with a poached egg and draped in rich hollandaise sauce. This dish is a signature offering in coastal American cuisine, particularly popular in regions like Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay area.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the crab and egg, but also very high in fat due to the buttery hollandaise sauce and the frying of the crab cake. It provides key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids from the crab, vitamin D from the egg yolk, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 500-700 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	1050 mg
Cholesterol	210 mg
Vitamin A	280 IU
Vitamin C	3 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	2.8 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Phosphorus	320 mg
Selenium	35 mcg

Per 1 serving (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a gourmet fusion of American coastal seafood tradition with a classic French-inspired brunch staple. Nutritionally, it's unique for offering high-quality lean protein and beneficial fats from seafood, but it's often balanced by the indulgent, calorie-dense components that define it as a special-occasion meal.