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Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon: A Luxurious Dinner Delight

This Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe combines sweet crab and succulent shrimp for a quick and luxurious dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon, skinless
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Lump crab meat Canned crab works well
  • 1 cup Cooked shrimp, chopped Pre-cooked preferred
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Can substitute with low-fat
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Greek yogurt as an alternative
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped Chives or dill can be used
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Can use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika for deeper flavor
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Yellow mustard can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs as an alternative
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 wedges Lemon For serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp and lump crab meat with softened cream cheese, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Pat the salmon fillets dry and carefully slice a pocket into each fillet.
  3. Spoon the creamy seafood mixture into the pockets of the salmon fillets. Secure edges with toothpicks if necessary.
  4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed salmon fillets skin-side down for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and cooked through.
  6. Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes, then serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use toothpicks to secure salmon edges after stuffing to maintain presentation. Experiment with herbs for added flavors.

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