Description

This Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe offers a delightful seafood twist on classic baked salmon. Tender salmon fillets are stuffed with a creamy, flavorful mixture of crab meat, shrimp, and aromatic seasonings, then seared to golden perfection before being baked to juicy, flaky finish. Perfect for a special dinner or elegant weeknight meal, this dish combines delicious seafood flavors with a rich, creamy stuffing inside the salmon.

Ingredients

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Salmon Fillets

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed

Seafood Stuffing

1/2 cup cooked crab meat, chopped
1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking

1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
Create pockets in salmon: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each salmon fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through the fillet.
Prepare stuffing mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped crab meat, shrimp, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully blended.
Stuff the salmon: Generously spoon the crab and shrimp stuffing into each salmon fillet pocket. Secure the opening with toothpicks if needed to keep the stuffing inside.
Sear the salmon: Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed salmon fillets in the skillet and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Bake the salmon: Transfer the skillet with the seared salmon to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving warm alongside your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Ensure not to cut the salmon fillet all the way through when making pockets to prevent stuffing from leaking out.
Use fresh seafood if possible for the best flavor and texture.
To keep the stuffing intact during cooking, toothpicks can be used to close the pockets securely.
Feel free to serve this dish with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad for a balanced meal.
Leftover stuffed salmon can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.