Crab And Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
Delight in this elegant Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon, combining fresh seafood flavors with tender baked salmon for a perfect dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup cooked crab meat
- 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
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and parsley. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully create a pocket in each salmon fillet without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each salmon fillet with the crab and shrimp mixture, pressing gently to fill the pocket.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets for 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Transfer the seared salmon fillets to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle a little paprika on top before baking or serve with a side of garlic butter asparagus.
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