Maryland Crab Cake Surf & Turf

Crab Cake Cooking Instructions

Preparation: Keep frozen until ready to use. Thaw under refrigeration prior to cooking. Gently compress in plastic wrap to retain shape.

CONVENTIONAL OVEN: Preheat oven to 350° F. Place on baking pan and top with butter, lemon and/or white wine. Bake to internal temperature of 165° F (approx. 25-30 min.). Finish by broiling to desired color.

SAUTÉ: Over medium heat, sauté crab cakes in approx. 1 Tbsp of butter/oil. Cook each side until nicely browned. Add lemon or white wine to taste. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes until centers are hot.

Filet Mignon Cooking Instructions

If your steak is frozen, we recommend thawing it in a pan, thawing in a pan helps catch any drippings that may occur, under refrigeration for 24 hours.

Season with our signature steak seasoning.

When turning your steak, be sure to use tongs and not a fork. A fork will puncture the steak and allow for the juices to escape the steak.

Allow your steak to rest for half of the cooking time. This allows for the juices to flow back into the center of the steak.

Steak Cooking Tips

1. Plan ahead. Know the cut of steak you are cooking. A steak is more flavorful and tender if not overcooked.
2. Preheat your grill or broiler to high. Charcoal coals should be ashen grey and red-hot. When cooking on top of the range, the cast iron skillet or grill pan should be hot, but not smoking.
3. Season your steak with salt & pepper or a blended mix to taste.
4. Lightly oil your cooking surface.
5. Sear the steaks on first side using the times listed on the Steak-Cooking Chart as a guide. Flip when juices begin to bead on the surface.
6. Cook your steaks on the second side and use the steak cooking chart below as a guide for time. Less time will be needed on the second side. Steaks may cook quickly, so be attentive.
7. Gauge doneness. This may be determined by touch or meat thermometer. A rare steak will feel very soft when touched and will have an internal temperature of 120° - 125°F. Medium rare steak will feel soft and spongy to the touch and register 130° F, medium steaks will offer resistance when touched and register 140° -145° F. Well-done steaks will be firm with an internal temperature of 160° F.
8. Rest your steak. Allow steaks to stand for 5 minutes before serving. This lets the juices flow from the center of the meat to the exterior, resulting in a juicy & succulent steak. 

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