Description
Indulge in this luxurious Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe that combines succulent seafood with rich flavors, creating a dish that is both elegant and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Seafood Stuffing:
- ½ lb lump crab meat, shells removed
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gently fold in crab meat and chopped shrimp. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare Salmon: Cut a slit lengthwise into each salmon fillet to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff Salmon: Spoon the chilled seafood filling into each salmon pocket, pressing gently to secure.
- Bake: Place salmon on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil or melted butter, and season lightly. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Serve: Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crab, Shrimp, Stuffed Salmon, Seafood Recipe, Elegant Dinner
