Description
Indulge in a luxurious seafood experience with this Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe. Succulent salmon fillets are filled with a savory mixture of lump crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, and seasonings, then baked to perfection. A delightful dish for special occasions or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
Seafood Stuffing:
- 4 oz lump crab meat
- 4 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Prepare the stuffing: Mix crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, lemon juice, seasonings.
- Stuff the salmon: Slice a pocket into each salmon fillet and stuff with the seafood mixture.
- Add topping: Optionally, top with panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter.
- Bake: Place in the baking dish and bake for 18–22 minutes until cooked through.
- Broil: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a golden topping.
- Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges and sides.
Notes
- You can prepare the stuffing in advance and refrigerate until ready to use.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
