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Elevating the Classic: Crab Cake Topped Filet Mignon Recipe


  • Author: Mia
  • Total Time: 1 hour

Description

Experience the ultimate surf and turf at home with our Crab Cake Topped Filet Mignon recipe. Perfect for a luxurious dinner!


Ingredients

Scale

Fillets:
12 ounces filet mignon (2) 6-ounce tenderloins or substitute sirloin steaks
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Crab Cakes:
6 ounce can lump crab, drained
1 Tablespoon almond flour or substitute all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1 green onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Creole or Old Bay seasoning
2 Tablespoons olive oil for frying
Lemon-Garlic Cream Sauce:
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon minced shallot
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
½ Tablespoon flour or arrowroot to thicken (optional – whisk into the butter before adding the cream if using)


Instructions

Fillets: Pull your steaks out of the refrigerator and set them on the counter for 30 minutes to bring them up to room temperature. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fillets with sea salt and black pepper – or seasoning of your choice. Add the oil to the hot skillet, then add the seasoned steaks. Grill the steaks, flipping every 3 to 4 minutes, until they reach your desired doneness. Remove from skillet, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Crab Cakes: Combine the lump crab, almond flour, garlic, egg, green onion, and seasonings together in a large bowl. Divide the mixture into two portions and shape into patties. Heat 2 Tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Place one on top of each filet.
Lemon-Garlic Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and shallots and cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cream, mustard, and lemon juice, whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the crab cakes and filets to serve.

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 650 kcal