Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
Crab and shrimp stuffed salmon is a delightful seafood dish that brings elegance to any meal. Fresh, flaky salmon fillets are generously filled with a savory mix of lump crab meat, succulent shrimp, and creamy cheese. This flavor-packed recipe combines texture and taste, making it perfect for special occasions or an impressive weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s easy to prepare, ensuring you can create a restaurant-quality dish from the comfort of your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
- ½ cup raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cut pockets into each salmon fillet without cutting through. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Generously fill each pocket with the crab and shrimp mixture.
- Place stuffed salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg