Mouthwatering Crabmeat Pan Seared Filets

Ingredients

• 2 filets mignon steaks , 8 ounce
• coarse sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
• 3 tablespoons butter , melted and cooled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with oven rack in middle position. Oil a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Pat filets dry; season with salt and black pepper. Set aside. Toss crabmeat with cooled melted butter; set aside.

3. 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.

4. 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.