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Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon That Will Wow Your Guests

Discover a gourmet Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe that transforms weeknight dinners into extraordinary feasts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Wild-caught, thick fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Stuffing
  • 8 ounces Crab Meat Lump crab meat preferred
  • 8 ounces Shrimp Fresh, peeled, and deveined
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Optional
  • 4 slices Lemon For topping

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine lump crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
  3. Stir in parsley, dill, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until slightly chunky yet cohesive.
  4. Create a pocket in the salmon fillets by making a deep horizontal slit; season the outside with salt and pepper.
  5. Stuff each salmon pocket with the filling mixture carefully, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  6. Arrange the stuffed salmon in the greased baking dish and lay lemon slices on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Optionally, broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a crispy top.
  9. Let the salmon rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overstuffing to prevent tearing. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Resting post-baking ensures moisture.

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