Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon The Ultimate Seafood Luxury
Delight your taste buds with Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon, a dish that redefines seafood luxury. This gourmet recipe features tender salmon fillets, expertly stuffed with a rich blend of lump crab meat and succulent shrimp, all bound together with creamy cheese and aromatic herbs. With its buttery texture and zesty lemon notes, this dish is perfect for special occasions or an indulgent weekend dinner. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make yet elegant meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup chopped shrimp
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Garlic, herbs, and spices for seasoning
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and create pockets by gently slicing the side of each fillet.
- Marinate the salmon with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for about 15-20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream, garlic, green onions, celery, Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, dill or parsley.
- Stuff each salmon pocket with the filling and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) until cooked through (125-130°F internal temperature), about 15-20 minutes.
- Let rest before serving; garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of garlic butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg