Grilled Beef Filet With Crab Cakes and Caramelized Onion Sauce

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 2
Grilled Beef Filet With Crab Cakes and Caramelized Onion Sauce
in Beef

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 filet of beef , about 6-8 oz . each and 1 1/2 inch thick
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cans white crabmeat , drained ( or lump crab meat )
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
vegetable oil , for frying the crab cake
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion , sliced thin
1 cup heavy cream
1 pinch salt & pepper , to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
1100
Sugar
3g
Fat
76g
Grilled Beef Filet With Crab Cakes and Caramelized Onion Sauce is a luxurious dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. The beef filet is marinated with olive oil, salt, and black pepper and grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy and tender meat. The crab cakes are made with canned crab meat, Italian breadcrumbs, egg, and Old Bay Seasoning, and fried until golden brown and crispy. The caramelized onion sauce is made with sliced onions, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional), giving the dish a rich and decadent flavor. This dish is served with the crab cakes and the caramelized onion sauce on top of the steak, creating a unique and flavorful combination that will impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Rub steaks with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
2.Grill filets for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, breadcrumbs, egg, and Old Bay Seasoning. Mix well.
4.Shape crab mixture into patties and fry in vegetable oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.
5.In a saucepan, melt butter and add sliced onion. Cook until caramelized.
6.Pour in heavy cream and continue to cook until sauce has thickened. Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional) to taste.
7.Serve grilled filets with crab cakes and caramelized onion sauce on top.

PROS

The grilled beef filet is juicy and tender, paired with crispy and flavorful crab cakes.

The caramelized onion sauce adds a rich and decadent flavor to the dish.

CONS

This recipe requires a bit of preparation and cooking time, making it more suitable for special occasions rather than a quick weeknight meal.

The heavy cream in the sauce can make this dish high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, iron, and B vitamins, which can help support muscle growth, brain function, and energy levels.
Crab meat is low in fat and calories and high in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin B12 and selenium, which are important for cognitive function and thyroid health.
Onions contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

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