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Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe

Delicious Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe for a Gourmet Night In

Try this Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe for a gourmet delight that combines tender salmon with a creamy shrimp filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Lump Crab Meat Lump is preferred, claw meat works too.
  • 8 oz Cooked Shrimp Medium or small shrimp, chopped.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can work as an alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust based on your preference.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Optional but highly recommended.
  • 2 tbsp Dill Optional but highly recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Feel free to skip for a milder flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing flavor.
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Thick Salmon Fillets Skin-on fillets help hold the filling.
  • 4 slices Lemon Slices Use fresh for added moisture.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine lump crab meat, cooked shrimp, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until just mixed.
  3. Take your thick salmon fillets and make a careful slit in the thickest part of each fillet to create a pocket, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
  4. Lightly season the inside and outside of the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning if using.
  5. Generously fill each salmon pocket with the seafood mixture, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  6. Place the stuffed salmon in the greased baking dish, laying lemon slices on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the shrimp stuffed salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality, fresh seafood for the best flavor and allow cream cheese and mayonnaise to reach room temperature for a smooth filling.

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