Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of the sea with this Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe. Succulent salmon fillets are filled with a luxurious mixture of lump crab meat, tender shrimp, and savory seasonings, creating a dish that is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Crab & Shrimp Stuffing:
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup cooked small shrimp, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a medium bowl, mix together the crab meat, chopped shrimp, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Parmesan, parsley, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the salmon: Cut a slit horizontally into the side of each salmon fillet to create a pocket. Fill each pocket with the crab and shrimp mixture.
- Bake: Place the stuffed salmon in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 18–20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a green salad.
- The filling can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
