Description
Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a rich, satisfying seafood dish featuring flaky salmon fillets filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture of crab, shrimp, and seasonings, baked to perfection for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless, thick cut)
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup small cooked shrimp, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into the thickest part of each salmon fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Carefully stuff each salmon fillet with the seafood mixture, packing it in generously.
- Place the stuffed fillets in a baking dish, sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper, then drizzle with a little oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the stuffing is hot and slightly golden.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best flavor, but canned crab and shrimp can work in a pinch.
- Add chopped spinach or bell peppers to the stuffing for extra nutrients.
- Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Prepare and stuff the salmon ahead of time for easy baking later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
