Description
Indulge in a luxurious seafood experience with this Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe. Juicy salmon fillets are filled with a decadent mixture of lump crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, and savory seasonings, creating an elegant dish that is perfect for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home.
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
Seafood Stuffing:
- 4 oz lump crab meat
- 4 oz cooked small shrimp, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges and extra parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, green onion, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the salmon: Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet and fill generously with the seafood mixture.
- Bake: Place stuffed salmon on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted asparagus, rice pilaf, or a light green salad.
- For extra flavor, consider drizzling with a lemon butter sauce.
