Description
This Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe is a rich, elegant, and easy-to-make seafood dish featuring juicy salmon fillets filled with creamy crab and shrimp stuffing—perfect for a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 2–4 thick-cut salmon fillets (skinless or skin-on)
- ½ cup lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- ½ cup raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, finely chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or melted butter, for brushing
- Optional garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayo, garlic, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until creamy and well combined.
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Slice a pocket into the side of each salmon fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through.
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Stuff each fillet with the seafood mixture, pressing gently to fill.
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Place the stuffed fillets in the prepared baking dish, brush the tops with olive oil or butter, and season lightly with salt, pepper, or additional paprika.
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Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the salmon is flaky and cooked through and the filling is hot.
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Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in shredded cheese like Parmesan or mozzarella into the filling.
- Wrap fillets in foil for extra moisture and easier cleanup.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or Dijon mustard for a flavorful twist.
