Description
Experience a luxurious seafood dinner with this Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe. Tender salmon fillets are filled with a creamy mixture of lump crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, and savory seasonings, then seared to perfection and baked for a succulent, flavorful main course that’s perfect for a special occasion or a refined weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Stuffing
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- 1/2 cup cooked lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 cup small cooked shrimp, chopped
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed salmon.
- Make the Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove any moisture. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a horizontal slit through the center of each fillet to create a pocket for the stuffing without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff the Fillets: Evenly spoon the seafood mixture into the salmon pockets. Press gently to ensure the stuffing stays securely inside the fillets.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed fillets in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the salmon is lightly golden and the fillets hold their shape.
- Bake to Finish: Transfer the searing skillet to the preheated oven. Bake the stuffed salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to settle and juices to redistribute.
Notes
- You can prepare the stuffing ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use for convenience.
- For a lower-fat alternative, substitute Greek yogurt for both the mayonnaise and cream cheese without compromising creaminess.
- Serve this dish with lemon wedges, roasted vegetables, or a side of rice to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
