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Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon: A Deliciously Elegant Dinner

Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is an elegant yet simple dish, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a gourmet meal on a weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets skinless, makes stuffing easy
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
For the Stuffing
  • 1 cup Lump Crab Meat well-drained canned crab if fresh isn't handy
  • 1 cup Cooked Shrimp substitute with extra crab if desired
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese low-fat varieties work well too
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley can swap with chives or dill
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard whole grain mustard is a great alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free breadcrumbs are an excellent substitute
To Serve
  • 4 pieces Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • food thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and fresh parsley. Stir until well mixed and creamy.
  3. Gently slice a pocket into the center of each skinless salmon fillet. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Fill each salmon pocket with the shrimp and crab stuffing mixture. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  5. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed salmon fillets for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12–15 minutes or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven, let the stuffed salmon rest for a couple of minutes, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the stuffing in advance and refrigerate until ready to cook. Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

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