Big Easy Surf And Turf Recipe
USDA Choice 7 oz filet served over a fried hand-crafted crab cake, garnished with balsamic glaze, Bearnaise sauce, lump crabmeat and Parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Surf and Turf Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crab Cakes
If using store-bought crab cakes, skip to the next step. If making homemade, mix lump crabmeat with breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Form into patties and chill for at least 30 minutes. Fry in olive oil until golden brown on each side.
- 2
- 3
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, place the fried crab cake as the base. Top with the rested filet mignon. Drizzle with Bearnaise sauce and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle lump crabmeat and Parmesan cheese over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.





