Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon, a delightful seafood dish that combines succulent salmon fillets with a rich stuffing of lump crab meat, chopped shrimp, and flavorful seasonings. Baked to perfection, this dish is a showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin removed)
Stuffing:
- 4 oz lump crab meat
- 4 oz cooked small shrimp (chopped)
- 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella or Parmesan, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Fill salmon: Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet, fill with seafood mixture, drizzle with olive oil, season, and place in baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until salmon is cooked and filling is golden.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a light salad.
- The filling can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne or red pepper flakes to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
