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Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Rose
This crab and shrimp stuffed salmon is a restaurant-quality dish made at home, featuring tender, flaky salmon filled with a creamy, flavorful seafood mixture enhanced with garlic, lemon, and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Seafood
Servings 2 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • knife for cutting salmon pockets
  • spoon for mixing and stuffing

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large salmon fillets (skinless)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 150 g lump crab meat
  • 120 g shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste (for filling)
  • lemon wedges (for serving)
  • extra chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  • In a bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  • Cut a pocket into each salmon fillet using a sharp knife, being careful not to slice all the way through.
  • Spoon the seafood filling into each salmon pocket, pressing gently to pack.
  • Place stuffed fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Let the salmon rest for a few minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Use thick salmon fillets for easier stuffing. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist. You can lighten the recipe by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise or reduced-fat cream cheese. For extra flavor, try adding cayenne, dill, or Parmesan. Let the salmon rest before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword baked salmon recipe, crab and shrimp salmon, seafood dinner, stuffed salmon
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