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Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon for a Dinner That Impresses

An elegant dinner with Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon, combining tender salmon with a luxurious crab and shrimp filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Thick, center-cut, preferably wild-caught
For the Stuffing
  • 1 cup Crab Meat Lump crab is best
  • 1 cup Shrimp Raw, peeled, and deveined, chopped
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, dill, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Create a pocket in each salmon fillet and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stuff each fillet with the seafood mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  5. Place stuffed fillets in the baking dish and add a slice of lemon on top.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until salmon is opaque and reaches 125°F internally.
  7. Let the salmon rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, choose high-quality crab meat and let cold ingredients warm up before mixing.

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