Description
Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon — a gourmet yet easy seafood dinner featuring flaky salmon fillets filled with creamy crab and shrimp stuffing. Ready in just 40 minutes, this elegant dish combines rich flavor, protein-packed nutrition, and weeknight convenience for an impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Dash of Old Bay seasoning or paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well blended.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each salmon fillet about 3/4 of the way through without splitting.
- Spoon the seafood mixture evenly into each pocket, pressing gently to secure.
- Place stuffed fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove from oven, rest 2 minutes, and serve hot with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing to prevent leaks. Use fresh or well-drained seafood for best results. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. For a lighter option, replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt or breadcrumbs with almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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