🦀🦐 Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon – Elegant & Flavor-Packed!
Tender salmon fillets filled with a creamy seafood stuffing made of shrimp, crab, and herbs. This restaurant-worthy dish is perfect for special dinners — or anytime you want to impress!
🛒 Ingredients
Seafood Stuffing:
4 oz (115 g) cooked shrimp, finely chopped
4 oz (115 g) lump crab meat
2 oz (60 g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (25 g) breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
Salmon Fillets:
4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika
For Serving:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Seafood Filling:
In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, mayo, green onion, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Combine well. Set aside.
2️⃣ Prep the Salmon:
Pat fillets dry. Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into the thickest part of each salmon piece.
Brush with olive oil and season all over with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3️⃣ Stuff the Fillets:
Spoon the seafood mixture into the salmon pockets, gently pressing it in to secure the filling.
4️⃣ Bake to Perfection:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place stuffed fillets on a greased baking dish or sheet.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
🍽️ Chef’s Tips:
You can prep the stuffing ahead and refrigerate it.
For a low-carb version, sub breadcrumbs with almond flour.
Serve with roasted veggies or garlic mashed cauliflower.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total: 35 mins