Description
This Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets filled with a delicious seafood mixture of crab meat, shrimp, and creamy cream cheese, seasoned with fresh parsley and a hint of lemon. Baked to perfection, it offers a flavorful and elegant dish perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner.
Ingredients
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Seafood Stuffing
- ½ cup crab meat
- ½ cup shrimp, chopped
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stuffed salmon.
- Prepare Seafood Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice. Mix until well combined to create a creamy and flavorful stuffing.
- Stuff the Salmon: Carefully slice a pocket into each salmon fillet. Take care not to cut all the way through. Stuff each pocket generously with the prepared seafood mixture, ensuring the filling stays inside the fillet.
- Bake the Salmon: Place the stuffed salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed seafood for best results to maintain texture and flavor.
- Adding lemon juice brightens the seafood filling but is optional based on taste preferences.
- Ensure the pocket cut in the salmon is deep enough to hold filling but not cut through to avoid leakage.
- Check salmon doneness by ensuring it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
