Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe
Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is filled with a creamy seafood stuffing, seared until golden, and baked until flaky.This easy seafood dinner is ready in about 45 minutes.Perfect for holidays, date nights, or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each salmon fillet without slicing all the way through.
- Divide the seafood filling evenly and stuff each salmon fillet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear each stuffed fillet for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Transfer the fillets to a lightly greased baking dish.
- Bake the Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon for about 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Substitute Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter filling.
- Gluten-free breadcrumbs work perfectly.
- Add chopped spinach for extra vegetables.
- Fresh dill or chives also complement the seafood beautifully.
- Leftover filling can be used in mushrooms or stuffed peppers.