Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon. This elegant seafood dish features tender salmon fillets filled with a savory mixture of shrimp, lump crab meat, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Seafood Stuffing:
- ½ cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- ½ cup lump crab meat
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a bowl, mix together chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the salmon: Make a horizontal slit in the center of each salmon fillet to create a pocket. Stuff each pocket generously with the seafood mixture.
- Bake the salmon: Brush the tops of the salmon fillets with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use cooked or canned crab and shrimp for convenience.
- For extra richness, top with a sprinkle of Parmesan before baking.
- Pairs perfectly with roasted asparagus or garlic mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
