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Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon for a Seafood Dream Dinner

This Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe combines sweet crab meat and succulent shrimp for an irresistible seafood dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 fillets salmon skinless
  • 1 cup lump crab meat canned options work in a pinch
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped finely
  • 4 oz cream cheese opt for low-fat
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or swap with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives / dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika sweet paprika preferred
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
Cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 2 pieces lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each salmon fillet. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together lump crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and minced parsley. Season to taste.
  4. Stuff each salmon pocket with the prepared filling, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  5. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each side of the stuffed salmon for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
  7. Let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes, then serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check canned crab for shells and use fresh, high-quality salmon for best results. Prepare stuffing ahead of time for convenience.

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