Description
This Elegant Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a showstopping dish filled with creamy crab and shrimp stuffing, baked to perfection. Perfect for romantic dinners or festive gatherings!
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1 cup crab meat
½ cup small shrimp, peeled and chopped
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Combine crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl; mix until chunky.
2. Cut a horizontal slit in each salmon fillet to create a pocket, without cutting through.
3. Fill each pocket with the seafood mixture and gently press to seal.
4. Season fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika.
5. Heat butter in an oven-safe skillet and sear salmon 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
6. Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes, until salmon flakes easily.
7. Garnish with parsley and a drizzle of lemon butter if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh lemon zest for maximum flavor brightness.
Ensure the crab meat is well-drained to avoid a watery filling.
For extra crispness, broil the salmon for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: salmon, crab, shrimp, stuffed salmon, seafood dinner