This rich recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner. I prepared these mouthwatering crabmeat pan-seared filets on our one-year anniversary.
Ingredients
- 2 , 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
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1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with oven rack in middle position. Oil a baking sheet.
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2
Pat filets dry; season with salt and black pepper. Set aside. Toss crabmeat with cooled melted butter; set aside.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
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