Description
This Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe combines delicate salmon fillets with a flavorful mixture of crab meat, shrimp, and cream cheese, enhanced by fresh parsley and a hint of lemon juice. Baked to perfection, it’s an elegant and delicious seafood dish perfect for a special dinner or a healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Stuffing
- ½ cup crab meat
- ½ cup shrimp, chopped
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional, about 1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed salmon.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice to create a flavorful seafood stuffing.
- Stuff the salmon: Carefully slice a pocket into the side of each salmon fillet without cutting all the way through. Fill each pocket generously with the prepared seafood mixture, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed.
- Bake the salmon: Place the stuffed salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For a zestier flavor, add a bit more lemon juice or garnish with lemon wedges before serving.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
- This recipe can be served with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
- You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer filling.
- If fresh parsley is unavailable, dried parsley can be used, but reduce quantity to half.
