Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Crab Fried Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Tender filet mignon cooked to perfection paired with savory crab fried rice, inspired by coastal Californian flavors. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs filet mignon steaks, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces, 6 oz each filet mignon steaks
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups, chilled cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup lump crab meat
• 3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2, lightly beaten eggs
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 filet mignon steaks and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add steaks and sear for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adding 2 tbsp butter and 2 minced garlic cloves in the last 2 minutes, spooning butter over steaks for flavor; remove steaks and rest for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tsp grated fresh ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then push to one side and pour in 2 lightly beaten eggs, scrambling gently until just set.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups chilled jasmine rice and stir to break up clumps; cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently until rice is heated through.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup lump crab meat, 3 sliced green onions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil; toss gently and cook for another 2 minutes until crab is warmed and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Serve filet mignon alongside a generous scoop of crab fried rice, garnished with additional green onions if desired.