Description
A delicious and elegant seafood dish featuring salmon fillets stuffed with a flavorful mixture of crab meat, shrimp, and creamy seasonings. Perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal, this recipe combines tender baked salmon with a savory, creamy seafood stuffing seasoned with Old Bay and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Stuffing
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- ½ cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- ½ cup lump crab meat
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Seafood Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, chopped parsley, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until well combined, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Create Pockets in Salmon: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a lengthwise pocket into each salmon fillet without cutting all the way through to hold the stuffing.
- Stuff the Salmon: Evenly spoon the seafood mixture into each salmon pocket, filling them generously but neatly.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the stuffed salmon fillets into the prepared baking dish and drizzle the tops with olive oil to add moisture and help browning.
- Bake the Salmon: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed salmon hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish to enhance brightness and flavor.
Notes
- For added texture and crunch, sprinkle extra panko breadcrumbs on top of the stuffed fillets before baking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh light salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure not to overstuff the salmon pockets to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Use fresh crab meat and shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
