This rich meal is perfect for a romantic dinner. I prepared these mouthwatering crabmeat pan-seared filets on our one-year anniversary.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks
- coarse sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Pat filets dry; season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss crabmeat with cooled melted butter; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Add filets; brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to an oiled baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven, on the middle rack, until filets start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in centers, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Top filets with crabmeat mixture.
