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Crab Oscar Steak Topping

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Need an easy Crab Oscar Steak Topping to dress up your steak? This simple, homemade steak topping is so easy to put together, you’ll be amazed at how fast it goes. If you want a great steak topping without all the fuss, this is the right recipe for you!

Crab Oscar Steak Topping-Steak Oscar

Sure, a properly grilled rib-eye steak or filet mignon is great on its own, but adding this delectable crab oscar steak topping will take up a notch. This recipe is perfect for special occasions. It’s easy to make and super flavorful, and the presentation is off the charts!

What is Crab Oscar?

Named after King Oscar II of Sweden based on his love of the ingredients in this dish, Chefs created the oscar to pair with veal. Since then, oscar topping has found itself perched on top of steaks, fish, chicken, and seafood like shrimp or lobster. Crab Oscar or Steak Oscar, usually contains crab, but you can easily substitute the crab with freshly cooked lobster. Both offer a delicate sweetness that makes this dish suitable for pairing with bolder flavors.

Typically, Steak Oscar is presented in layers, with the main protein (steak) on the bottom, topped with 4-6 cooked asparagus spears, the lump white crab, followed by the hollandaise orย bearnaise sauce on top. Our recipe takes all the guesswork out by combining the crab with a delicious creamy sauce right on your stovetop. If you are a visual learner, please refer to the video below on how to make this steak topping.

Ingredients for this recipe

  • Lump white crabmeat: Fresh or canned
  • Shallot
  • Celery: Don’t like celery? Sub with cooked leeks or chopped green onions.
  • Fresh lemon juice: One large lemon should do.
  • Unsalted butter
  • Mayonnaise: The real stuff, not the tangy zippy sandwich spread. Real mayonnaise offers a mellow-flavored creaminess to the steak oscar.
  • Sour cream: Or, if you want to be fancy, reach for the creme fraiche.
  • Garlic: Two medium-sized cloves of garlic, minced.
  • Dijon mustard: I’ve found that this is the best mustard for this recipe. Yellow mustard contains too much vinegar, while Dijon is mellow and made with wine.
  • Hot sauce: This is purely optional.
  • Salt and black pepper

How to make Crab Oscar steak topping:

Ingredients of steak oscar

Gather all of your Steak Oscar ingredients. See the list above or in the recipe card below for ingredient list.

crab oscar steak topping step2

In a medium skillet, melt the butter. Add chopped shallots and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium to medium-low heat. Add garlic, cook for another 30 seconds.

adding crab to pan step3

Next, add the crab, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, hot sauce and lightly stir until crab has warmed through; about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let it rest for a few minutes.

crab oscar steak topping step 5

Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.

crab oscar steak topping step 6

Check on your steaks! Consult our Steak Temperature Guide for more information on steak doneness.

sauteeing vegetables.

Remove pan from heat and scoop crab mixture into the bowl with mayonnaise mixture.

crab oscar steak topping step 7

Scoop desired amount of steak oscar onto your cooked steaks, and garnish with your favorite chopped herbs. We recommend chives, green onion, or chopped flat-leaf parsley. And voila! You’re ready to eat.

Now you have the best (and easiest) Crab Oscar steak topping ready to eat. Time to dig in and enjoy all of your hard work!

Crab Oscar Steak Topping

Crab Oscar Topping for Steaks

This crab oscar steak topping is perfect for special occasions like anniversaries and Valentine's Day. What an impressive presentation it makes, and it's easy to make and delicious too!
4.59 from 29 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American BBQ, Fusion
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lump crab meat (white)
  • 1 medium shallot finely chopped
  • 1 large celery stalk finely chopped (omit if preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons creme fraiche (or regular sour cream)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (Tobasco sauce)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Set aside or in the fridge to add later.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter. Add chopped shallots and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium to medium-low heat. Add garlic, cook for another 30 seconds. Add crab, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, hot sauce and stir around until crab becomes good and warm; about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and place mixture into a bowl. Add mayonnaise mixture and stir through. Serve immediately on top of freshly grilled steaks.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days after preparation.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg

Want the best steak of your life? Try my method for Cooking a Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet. Use this Crab Oscar Steak Topping instead of the sauce in this Step by Step process. Or use this topping on a great Filet Mignon.

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