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Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe

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This Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a decadent and flavorful seafood dish featuring a buttery salmon fillet stuffed with a rich crab mixture and topped with succulent jumbo shrimp. The salmon is seared to perfection, then baked to ensure a tender and juicy finish, making it an impressive yet straightforward meal ideal for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home.

Ingredients

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Salmon and Seafood

  • 1 large salmon fillet, butterflied
  • 6–8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup (approx. 120g) lump crab meat

Crab Filling

  • 2 tablespoons (30g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (4g) fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking and Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crab Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended into a creamy filling.
  2. Stuff and Secure Salmon: Using a sharp knife, butterfly the salmon fillet horizontally to create a pocket without cutting all the way through. Spoon the prepared crab filling evenly into the pocket, then close the fillet carefully. Secure the opening with toothpicks if needed to keep the filling inside during cooking.
  3. Sear Stuffed Salmon: Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the stuffed salmon in the skillet and sear it for about 2 minutes on each side until it develops a light golden-brown crust. This step seals in the flavors and adds texture.
  4. Add Shrimp and Bake: Transfer the seared salmon fillet to an oven-safe baking dish. Evenly arrange the peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp on top of the salmon. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the salmon is cooked through but still moist.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven, discard any toothpicks securing the salmon, drizzle with lemon herb butter if desired, and garnish with fresh lemon wedges. Serve immediately for a deliciously elegant meal.

Notes

  • Butterflying the salmon fillet carefully is key to creating a pocket without splitting the fish completely.
  • Use fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme to enhance the crab filling’s flavor.
  • If desired, lemon herb butter can be made by melting butter with fresh herbs and lemon zest for added richness when serving.
  • Ensure shrimp are fully cooked; they should be pink and firm but not rubbery.
  • To prevent the stuffed salmon from falling apart, chill it briefly before searing if you have time.

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