Pan-seared beef filet mignon steaks in olive oil, simply topped with jumbo lump crabmeat tossed in butter, is the perfect celebration recipe for two.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
761 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with oven rack in middle position. Oil a baking sheet.
Step 2
Pat filets dry; season with salt and black pepper. Set aside. Toss crabmeat with cooled melted butter; set aside.
Step 3
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 the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Roast in the preheated oven 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.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
2 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks
coarse sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
