Description
A rich and elegant seafood dish featuring salmon fillets stuffed with a creamy, flavorful mixture of crab and shrimp, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Extra parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Carefully cut a pocket or slit lengthwise into the thickest part of each fillet.
- In a bowl, mix chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, shredded cheese, and parsley until well combined.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into each salmon pocket, gently pressing to pack it in. Mound any extra filling on top.
- Place the stuffed fillets in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, and sprinkle with smoked paprika if using.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the stuffing is hot.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lower-fat option.
- Add sour cream to the stuffing for extra creaminess.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking for a crunchy texture.
- Thaw and dry frozen shrimp/crab thoroughly to avoid watery stuffing.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 6 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
