Indulge in this delectable Seafood Lover’s Delight Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe that combines the richness of crab and shrimp with succulent salmon for a truly luxurious dish.
Author:Mia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking, Searing
Cuisine:Seafood
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
1 large salmon fillet, butterflied
Crab Mixture:
1 cup lump crab meat
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional for Serving:
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Step 1: In a bowl, mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Butterfly the salmon fillet by slicing it horizontally to create a pocket. Fill the center with the crab mixture and fold to close. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed salmon for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Place shrimp on top and transfer to oven.
Step 4: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until shrimp are pink and salmon is cooked through. Drizzle with lemon herb butter and serve with lemon wedges.