Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
Experience the elegance of home dining with this delightful Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself on a cozy evening, this dish features tender salmon fillets filled with a savory mixture of lump crab meat and shrimp, all enveloped in creamy goodness. The combination of fresh herbs and spices adds a burst of flavor that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Quick to prepare in about 40 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Serve it alongside vibrant sides for a gourmet meal that feels indulgent yet is simple enough for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (170 g each)
- 120 g lump crab meat
- 120 g cooked shrimp, chopped
- 60 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 30 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a bowl, mix crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs until well combined.
- Slice pockets into each salmon fillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each pocket with stuffing; secure if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear salmon for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon is opaque and filling is warm.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 564mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg