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Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon: A Seafood Lover’s Delight

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon, an impressive dish that offers a perfect balance of elegance and comfort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Use lump crab meat for the best quality
  • 1 cup Shrimp Peeled, deveined, and chopped
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Consider vegan options for a dairy-free version
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Parsley and Dill) Chopped
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning Optional
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Thick, wild-caught center-cut
  • 1 lemon Lemon Slices Use atop the fillets

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, dill, and season with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a cutting board and cut a pocket into each fillet.
  4. Gently stuff each fillet with the seafood mixture without overfilling.
  5. Place the stuffed fillets in the greased baking dish and top with lemon slices. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
  6. Broil the salmon for the last 2-3 minutes for a golden finish, if desired.
  7. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easy mixing. Let the stuffed salmon rest after baking to enhance flavors.

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