Description
Elegant stuffed salmon fillets filled with a creamy crab and shrimp mixture, perfect for special occasions or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each), skin on or off
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Cut a horizontal pocket into each salmon fillet and stuff with the seafood mixture.
- Place stuffed fillets seam-side down in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- Rest the cooked fillets for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with bright sides to complement this rich dish. Consider lemon-garlic asparagus, herbed rice pilaf, or a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood