Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon, a gourmet dish that turns any meal into a special occasion. This eye-catching entrée features succulent salmon fillets generously filled with a rich mixture of crab and shrimp, combined with creamy cream cheese and seasoned with fresh herbs. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying a well-deserved treat at home, this dish not only pleases the palate but also impresses with its presentation. Pair it with fresh lemon wedges to enhance the seafood flavor and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (170 g each)
- 120 g lump crab meat
- 120 g cooked shrimp, chopped
- 60 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 30 g breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing crab, shrimp, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Slice pockets into each salmon fillet carefully and season inside and out with salt and pepper.
- Stuff each salmon pocket evenly with the filling and secure edges if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear stuffed salmon for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes or until salmon is opaque throughout.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg