Description
This Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a decadent seafood dish featuring tender salmon fillets filled with a flavorful mixture of crab, shrimp, and creamy seasonings, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
- 1/2 cup cooked lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup cooked small shrimp, chopped
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Cut a slit horizontally in the middle of each salmon fillet to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each salmon fillet with the crab and shrimp mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed salmon fillets for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Optional: sprinkle a little paprika on top for added color before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg